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Seek And Save The Lost

Listen to Irresponsible by J. Monty and Judah.

‘And I just wanna say I’m sorry

For running in circles with my sin and shame

When You told me to run to Your love.

And I just wanna say that I’m grateful

For all of the ways You’ve never left me behind

Oh, how irresponsible Your love

And I just wanna praise Your name for

All the ways You keep chasing my heart

Oh, how irresponsible Your love.’

Luke 19:10 (NLV) says, ‘For the Son of Man came to look for and to save from the punishment of sin those who are lost’.

I have so often heard this verse used in the context of missions and/or evangelism. While true, this song reminds me that salvation is only the beginning.

Every day, in our own ways, we are running towards and away from Jesus. As we walk with Jesus it is so encouraging to know that no matter how long or short our journey with Him has been, He is ALWAYS keeping an eye out for us, ready to go looking for us again if we wonder off or get distracted on the journey.

It also reminds me of the grace, patience and persistence that we need to cultivate in our hearts as we interact with each other. I’m guilty of the exacerbated, ‘How many more times do I have to…?’ but the answer (with Jesus by my side) is one more time than the last one. Keep praying, keep hoping, keep believing, keep standing with people in their lost state, until they can find liberation in Jesus.

Written by NATALIE BENNETT