When we lose
something precious—a wedding ring, a wallet, a phone, or a pet—we drop
everything to search for it, don’t we?. We retrace our steps, check the trash,
flip furniture, and dig through the dirt if necessary. Why? Because that thing
matters. It's not just about its function—it’s about its connection to us. We
cherish it. It belongs to us. It holds meaning, memory, and purpose.
That deep,
determined search is only a shadow of the passion Jesus has for lost people.
Jesus came
to rescue treasures—not objects, but souls. Why? Because we are infinitely
valuable to Him. Not because we earned it, but because He made us, loves us,
and places immeasurable worth upon us. He said, “You are of more value than
many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:31) If God watches over the smallest of birds, how
much more does He care for you—made in His image, called by His name, destined
for eternity?
Luke 19:10
follows Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus—a tax collector, hated by many, rich
from extortion, and yet… lost. People saw corruption; Jesus saw worth. He
didn’t shun Zacchaeus—He sought him and invited Himself over for dinner. That
moment wasn’t just kindness—it was a rescue mission.
Zacchaeus
didn’t find Jesus. Jesus found him. That’s what it means to seek and save the
lost.
Every person
carries the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Sin may have marred it, but it didn’t
erase it. You are valuable—not because of what you’ve done, but because God
created you and loves you with a sacrificial, pursuing, rescuing love. You
matter to Him, even at your lowest.
And that
means you don’t need to fix yourself before coming to Jesus. He came looking
for you—not to condemn, but to save. “For God did not send his Son into the
world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through
him.” (John 3:17)
Let Him find
you. Stop hiding. You are not forgotten—you are pursued by a Savior who gave
His life to bring you home. And if you’ve been found, go tell others that they
are priceless too. Join Jesus in the rescue mission. They’re worth seeking.
Today, may the Lord fill your heart with the unshakable truth that you are deeply loved and eternally valuable. May you rest in His seeking grace, rise with His rescuing purpose, walk in your worth, and help others find their abundant life in Him.
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