To Seek and Save the Lost

Luke 19:9-10
9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Have you ever looked at someone's sin and felt like they don't deserve repentance? Have you ever wanted that person to not receive salvation because of the things they did to you or someone else? If Sadam Hussein or Osama Bin Laden gave their life to Jesus before they died, how would that make you feel?

The truth is, Jesus Christ came to save them too. Even though their beliefs and actions were evil, God would have still forgiven them if they turned from their wicked ways and asked for forgiveness. We can be upset and feel like that would be unfair that God would forgive people like this, but if he didn't, the purpose of why he came would all be in vain.

Jesus was always hanging out with sinners. He was around prostitues, tax collectors, lepers, and so many more. If Christians today associated with these types of people, they would be looked down upon and even forced to leave the church. The reason why Jesus hung out with these people was not because he wanted to sin, but he wanted to forgive their sin. He would always tell them after they repented to go and sin no more. That's the reason why Jesus came. We should try to develop the same attitude of Christ if we are going to save the lost. There are things we will all struggle with, some more than others. After all, we are only human, but our purpose is no different than that of Christ; "To seek and save the lost!"

Dear Jesus, help me to be more forgiving and accepting of others. I pray that you would forgive me if I've ever been judgmental towards someone. Help me to develop an attitude that reflects who you are why you came, to seek and save the lost! In Jesus' name, Amen!