Monday, September 12 The Son of man came to seek and to save what was lost.​—Luke 19:10.

[Áine]

Monday, September 12

The Son of man came to seek and to save what was lost.—Luke 19:10.

 

How does Jehovah want us to feel about his lost sheep? Jesus provides the pattern for us. He knew that all of Jehovah’s sheep are precious in God’s eyes, so Jesus did all he could to help “the lost sheep of the house of Israel” return to Jehovah. (Matt. 15:24) As the fine shepherd, Jesus also did his utmost to avoid losing any of Jehovah’s sheep. (John 6:39) The apostle Paul urged the elders of the congregation in Ephesus to imitate Jesus’ example. “You must assist those who are weak and must keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, when he himself said: ‘There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’” (Acts 20:17, 35) Clearly, elders today have a special responsibility in this regard. “When I think of how much Jehovah cares for his lost sheep, I feel motivated to do all I can to help them,” explains Salvador, an elder in Spain. “I am convinced that Jehovah wants me to care for them.” w20.06 23 ¶15-16

[Wayne]

Many are the weaknesses that we all possess. Still Jehovah cares for us, Loves us nonetheless, He is so merciful; His love, so powerful. May we too display such love, help those in distress.

 

‘Who is weak, and I’m not weak?’ Paul did empathize. With Christ’s blood we all were bought, life to realize. Weak ones to God belong, Hence he can make them strong. May we feel their pain and cares, help them dry their eyes.

 

Rather than condemn the weak, we should bear in mind how much we can strengthen them by our being kind. May we be .diligent, give them encouragement; as we lend our kind support, comfort they will find. (Song 42. 1-3.) See also 2 Cor. 11:29; Isa. 35:3, 4; Gal. 6:2.