Ref. DLG B5 : The Lost Coin

'' Either 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 ? '' luke 15 : 8

The lost coin is a soul that lost in the midst of wealth and riches . This type of sinner is deceived by wealth and riches . This sinner is extremely deceived by wealth and for that matter is enslaved in sin for the purpose of financial gain . For instance gamblers , cocaine dealers ,drug peddlers , fraudsters , prostitutes , arm-robbers etc. These are people who engage in all forms of evil activities just for the money .

In this parable the owner did two main things to find the lost coin . The first attempt is is putting on light ,; the light is categorical of clarity , transparency , description , direction ,life and truth . There are times God expose the sinner to the light , so that he could discover , the truth of God's salvation . Light makes clear what is dart , light describes complex situation well , it is through the light that we see well enough to overcome . 

So God in his attempt to seek for the lost gave us the light , , which is Christ . '' In him was life; and the life was the light of men.5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. '' John 1;4-5 Jesus light throws more light reflections and rays on our life day in and day out , so that we can be enlightened to serve God . ''That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.'' 1:9

The next thing the owner of the lost coin did , was to sweep the house and gather all substance particles and dirt together so he could look inside the refuse in order  to find his lost . The emphasis here is the owner gathering people together into the house of the Lord  , that is the church , on purpose so that he can locate the lost children of God from among the whole lot of people .Multitudes can be gathered together at a place , but usually only a few are saved by God and that is the lost coin .

'' Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.'' Matthew 13:30 In the parables we see that the gathering brought together , both the righteous and sinners alike . But God was able to retrieve the lost sinners who served as the children of the kingdom . '' The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one ; '' Matthew 13:38

Prayer 

Lord thank you for saving my life and now I am found in Christ Jesus . Use me to seek and save the lost in Jesus name . 

Ref. DLG B4 : The Lost Sheep

''  What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it ?  '' Luke 15:4 

The lost sheep is the focus of the seeker , even though there are ninety and nine sheep remain . This emphasize  that  one lost sinner is worth saving and sacrificing for . The Lord knows those who are his and he is working strenuously for their salvation and deliverance . The sheep are usually used in the scriptures to represent the children of God , for instance Isaiah said ''All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. ''  Isaiah 53:6 

When God's children are said to be lost , it means they are living in sin and iniquity , and that the devil is controlling their destiny . The lost sheep is symbolic of those beloved children of God who are gone astray from the path of righteousness . In contrast the remaining sheep are God's beloved children who are following and serving God faithfully. Jesus said , '' And other sheep I have , which are not of this fold , them also I must bring , and they shall hear my voice and there shall be one fold and one shepherd . '' John 10;16 

Yeshua was referring to the lost sheep when he said  '' other sheep '' who are not in this fold .Jesus mission is seeking and searching for this lost sheep { sinner } at all cost . One may argue that  the owner had to focus on the many sheep  , instead of searching for just one missing sheep . Jesus . however was stressing the relevance of one sinner in God's kingdom . How important it is to pursue the lost at all cost , because they have to come and join the sheep ; the fold of Christ . 

This means that their place is vacant in God's kingdom , and God's rightful place in his kingdom . Why sheep get lost is because they do not follow the voice of the shepherd  who is Christ { don't obey the word of God } '' And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.'' John 10;5 

The lost sheep also follows strangers , listen to strangers voice , is symbolizing strange doctrines and the devil's deceptive voice , they are usually behaving like Adam and Eve , who practically followed the devil's voice and disobeyed the word of God . { Genesis 3:1-11 } 

Prayer  

Lord of salvation , saviour of the world , locate my soul and deliver my life from perishing and use me to save the lost in the name Yeshua . 

Ref. DLG B3 : The Lost

'' For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. '' Luke 19:10

The lost are those who are disconnected from the kingdom of God . These have lost their originality , thus they are typically disinherited from the godly heritage , Therefore they are missing in God's kingdom , Jesus used parables to illustrate how anybody living in sin is lost .Every human being was created for good things , that is to do good deeds . Therefore , if you are found not doing these good deeds , but instead you do evil , then you are lost .

'' For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.'' Ephesians 2:10 There are so many parables Jesus used to emphasize the lost sheep .'' It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. '' Luke 15:4-7  Jesus completed the parable by comparing thou, the lost sheep to a sinner whilst the rest of the sheep symbolises the saints in the kingdom . '' I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. '' Luke 15 :7 

The lost coin is another parable that best explains how the sinner could be found .[ Luke 15;8-10 } Founding the lost sinner is the ultimate joy in heaven , in fact angels rejoice when one sinner repents . ''Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. '' Luke 15:10 Jesus mission is that of salvation for the  lost soul , those wondering and wallowing in sin are totally lost .Another term used for the lost is those who are perishing . '' For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. '' 1 Corinthians 1:18 

The lost are those who are gradually perishing in the spiritual rheam , such are dead in their sins ,they are only a living corpse . '' And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; '' Colossians  2:13 Jesus came on purpose to saved the repentant sinner and recover their soul from that condition of the lost . In Christ Jesus all who believe and repent of their sins are found and their dead soul is made alive in God's kingdom . 

PRAYER 

Lord Jesus Christ thank you for founding my lost soul , use me to also find and save the lost in the name of Yeshua . 

Ref. DLG B2 : Chief Sinners

'' This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief  '' 1 timothy 1:15

Chief sinners are those who are noted for their evil deeds even by the public , their sins are open for every body to see . They sin openly not in the secret , they are wicked people who do not care about what people think or say about their sinful behaviour . Chief sinners are in the category of notorious criminals , like arm robbers , murderers , and people who practice all forms of sexual perversion like lesbians , homosexuals , prostitutes etc. 

Paul who was formerly known as Saul , did so many wicked things against the children of God , by persecuting them to point of stoning them to death ,or imprisoning Christians . All christians in the early church knew Saul { Paul } as an evil person who sought to destroy the church . '' Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: '' Acts 9:13 The opening scripture talks about why Yeshua came , is to save the worst of sinners like Paul  and the like .

One of such chief sinners is the woman caught in adultery , they wanted to stone her according to the commandment in the Law of Moses , but Yeshua saved her .Jesus saves chief sinners with a warning  ''...Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. '' John 8:11 Another chief sinner that God saved was Zaccheus the tax collector , a notorious one for that matter .'' And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. '' luke 19:7 Jesus made it clear to them after Zaccheus confessed that he will restore and give back what he took by fraud , that salvation has come to his house .

''And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.'' Luke 19:9-10 Chief sinners are saved on the platform of repentance and their sins are forgiven . Chief sinners must first of all acknowledge their sins , before and then ask God for forgiveness of sins .

''  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. '' 1 John 1:9-10 That salvation that comes through Yeshua is for sinners , that includes the worst and the most sinful ones referred to s the Chief sinners .

Prayer 

Lord Jesus thank you for your mercies for chief  sinners . Lord cleanse me of all my sins and use me and use me to minister to chief sinners,so that they can be saved in the name of Yeshua .

Ref. DLG B1 : Good People Doing Evil

''  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good '' Romans 12:21

We are created for good deeds , however we live in an evil environment that makes us learn to do evil . Many at times good deeds are overpowered by neighbours' evil deeds against our lives .Many a christian have resorted to doing evil deeds when people offend them so much so that , , they loose focus of who they are as new creation .

''Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.'' 2 corinthians 5:17 The new nature of Christ dwelling in us is meant to be holy and righteous .

'' For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ''  Ephesians 2:10 The Lord want us to walk in our vocation of calling as children of God , we are called forth to be good in the works of righteousness . That is the more reason we are not suppose to do evil in our lives . 

The evil work is the devil's nature that was in our sinful { Adamic } nature into our lives , we are accustomed to live godly lives and not to accept the evil life style of the world .'' And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. '' Romans 12:2 We do not need to allow the world to reshape us into its mood , because the whole world lies in iniquity . 

When you see multitudes doing evil you do not need to join them to do the same evil , but you have let your light shine in that darkness to overcome the sinful environment .'' Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. '' Matthew 5 : 16 The good deeds are suppose to show forth to all and Sunday who are in our environment .The Lord has called us to show forth his praise through our good deeds that our neighbours will see and attest to the life of righteousness working in us . 

So whenever you do evil it is simply because you decide to behave like the unbelieving people around you , who behave how they choose , all because they have not receive the light of Christ into their lives and devil has taken over their minds . If the seed of the born again is really planted in your heart you dare not sin against God . '' Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. '' 1 John 3:9 When you are born again , so to speak , and you are still doing evil , it is because you refuse to allow the seed of God's word to work in your heart .

Prayer 

Lord Jesus thank you so much for saving me , deliver me from evil , help me to overcome evil with good deeds in the name of Yeshua .

Ref. DLG 31 : Demonstration Of Love

'' But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. '' Romans 5 : 8  

God's love in us and for us is demonstrated day in and day out .The Lord shows how much he loves us , by a demonstration . The Lord is such a loving God that each day he displays to us in actions and ways that shows the degree of the love he has for us . We are also called upon to demonstrate to people how far we love them , by doing things in a way that gives glory to God .

 '' For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life '' John 3:16 The Lord Jesus was given to us as a demonstration of love . Jesus came in the flesh Although he was God ,he took upon himself humanity . This is God actually becoming flesh and blood , '' And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. '' 1 Timothy 3:16 

This is how God demonstrated the love of God towards humanity , God who became flesh so that he can reach out to sinners in need of his salvation . The incarnation is simply a demonstration of how much God loved us and wants us to know him . Another form of demonstration of love is seen in the crucifixion of Christ on the cross . Jesus assumed the nature of a lamb being slaughtered he did not defend himself in any way at his trial during the crucifixion .

'' Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken '' Isaiah 53 : 4-8 

God's love was typically demonstrated , in such a way that Jesus became the scapegoat for our sins . God wants us to also demonstrate that same love to his service . Like Job who lost everything and was later inflicted with sickness , yet he still loved God .{ Job 1:20-22 } 

Stephen also as he was being stoned to death still prayed for his enemies , who were killing him . '' And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. '' Acts 7:59-60

Prayer 

Heavenly father help me to demonstrate love to all people as well as my enemies in the name of Yeshua . 

Ref. DLG 30 : Loving God

''  If ye love me, keep my commandments.'' John 14:15 

Loving God is an art , it is something we have to do day by day , because your love for God is seen on a daily bases ,People can love God  and show it the more they walk with God .The children of God always claim to love God , but how far is that love seen or demonstrated in our daily lives . The fact is the more you ,love God the more you are tempted to show that love by the temptations that you face on a daily bases .

If you love God you will automatically keep his commands daily and you will do his will in your life all the time .'' He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. '' James 1:12 The person who loves God has to show that love in the time of temptations and these temptations are on a daily bases and they come in levels . If you are  able to overcome temptation at a certain level , you should know that another level of temptation will come , which you must also learn to overcome, with the experience of the first one .

 For the purpose of loving God , we are always faced with temptation of all kinds in our lives as the children of God . Every child of God must know this ''And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.''  Romans 5:5 It is the Holy Spirit which helps day by day to love God and obey him and even persevere in the time of crises . People without the Holy Spirit cannot really love God nor obey him when the going gets tough .

The Holy Spirit helps us to love and serve him all the time , so that we will not fall nor stumble in the time of temptations. ''Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. '' Hebrews 10:38-39  If you actually love God , it does not matter the trials , temptations , and tribulations that you face , you still continue to praise and worship him . 

Prayer 

Lord Jesus help me to love you with the love of God shed in my heart by the Holy Spirit , in the name of Yeshua .