When we lose something it is often more exciting to find it again than it was to have it the first time. I once had a time when some money fell out of my pocket. I searched and searched for the money but couldn't find it any where. A few hours later it finally turned up and it was more exciting to find it again than it was to receive it the first time.
In Luke 15 Jesus tells three lost and found stories... The parable of the shepherd who leaves the 99 sheep to find the one lost sheep, the parable of the woman who loses one of her ten coins, and the parable of the prodigal son.
In each instance when the lost was found it brought great joy and they celebrated with their neighbors and friends.
As we take communion today let it be a reminder of how much joy it brings God when any of us miss it but turn back to him. Let it also be a time to remember that God restores and when he restores something that was lost it is cherished even more.
I am praying for you.
Daniel
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