‭‭Luke‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

What do you think of when you hear or read SOS? It is Morse Code that was created in the 1830’s. USA Today published an article on the history of SOS and how it has evolved over the years. One of the original meanings stood for “seeking you, distress.” In today’s parable, Jesus leaves the ninety-nine to search for one lost sheep. Just as we seek God to rescue us in our time of SOS, God is continually seeking to rescue us.

Sunday I encouraged you to listen to “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle. The opening lyrics sing, “You are not hidden,” “Never been a moment you were forgotten,” and “You are not hopeless.” It is a beautiful thought to think that we are never hidden from God. Are your eyes open to the ways you are sought by God? You are not forgotten! You are not hopeless! You are loved unconditionally!

Let’s pray. Dear God, I desire to be sought by You. Thank You for rescuing me with Your unconditional love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.