The Gospel lesson in this week's lectionary has two stories...the lost sheep and the lost coin. The stories talk about finding what was lost and celebrating the return of something precious. There are many ways to approach this lesson and sometimes we feel left out or confused because at the same time, we are the lost and the found.
A favorite Christian band of mine, Lost & Found, uses this message when they travel to worship and celebrate God's amazing grace to churches, youth groups, and conventions. They sometimes appear lost but find their way into our memories with their music.
I like to explore the cities that I move to orient myself. Invariably, I get lost, but find riches and treasures that I can then go back to or even to share with others.
We might feel a bit jealous in the story of the sheep and coin because we assume that we are the found ones, the ones that never got lost. But we all have been lost at one time or another and this paradox continues.
If you are inclined, read Luke 15:1-10. If you want to go deeper, Psalm 51:1-10 (no, I don't know why there are 10 verses to each...that's just the way it works)
Also, check out Agnus Day, a weekly cartoon that illustrates something about the Gospel for each week. This week's cartoon is spot on.
And...just to make this go a little farther...read and think about the lyrics to "Amazing Grace."
May you be filled with the Holy Spirit to love, live and serve.
tina
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James Wetzstein, who writes those comic strips is the pastor at Valparaiso :) It was fun to see a friendly Valpo sight on your blog!
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