DCLM Higher Everyday 5 February 2024 — The Lost Piece Of Silver
Topic: The Lost Piece Of Silver
Text: luke 15:8-10
8Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Key Verse: “Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth”
Message
Dr. David Yongi Cho of the famous Yoido Full Gospel Church in South Korea, narrated in one of his books, the touching story of a Christian mother who became heartbroken for her wayward daughter. The young lady had left home for the unknown, living a careless life. Pastor Cho prayed with this mother for the daughter’s return. Instead of bitterness, she was counselled to pray and express love towards her. Not long after that, the lady returned, truly penitent and she was received by the mother with joy.
The woman in our Bible text who found her lost piece of silver rejoiced with her friends and neighbours. Jesus died on the cross in pursuit of lost sinners. He declared, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). Receiving His gift of salvation brings joy in heaven and on earth. Dear friend, Jesus loves you. Confess your sins to Him and He will forgive you and receive you to Himself. Heaven and earth will rejoice over you, and eternity with Christ will be your reward.
Quote: Dear friend, Jesus loves you
Challenge: Christ is searching for you; repent and be saved.
Prayer for today: Lord, I surrender my life to You now.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
