The Good Shepherd Seeks the Lost

Scripture Reading


“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” – Luke 15:4

The Shepherd’s Relentless Pursuit

When Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep, He revealed the heart of God for those who wander. In a culture where shepherds valued every sheep, losing even one meant danger, loss, and heartbreak. Yet the shepherd did not accept the loss—he went out searching until he found the one.

This is the love of Christ. He does not give up on the lost, the broken, or the forgotten. His mission is not about statistics—it’s about souls. Each life carries eternal value, and heaven rejoices when even one person returns to Him.

Today, countless individuals are “lost” in very real and painful ways. Human trafficking preys on those who are isolated, vulnerable, and unseen. Victims often feel forgotten by society—but they are never forgotten by God. The Good Shepherd sees them, seeks them, and desires to bring them home.

Our Call to Seek the Lost

As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect the heart of the Shepherd. This means being willing to notice the one, not just the ninety-nine. It means moving beyond comfort zones to pursue those who are hurting.

Reflecting the Shepherd’s heart looks like:

  • Awareness – Learning to recognize the signs of exploitation and injustice.

  • Compassion – Seeing individuals not as problems to be solved, but as people to be loved.

  • Action – Engaging in prayer, advocacy, and service to help bring the lost back to safety and dignity.

We do not seek alone—Christ empowers us with His Spirit to join Him in this mission.

Prayer

Lord Jesus,
You are the Good Shepherd who seeks and saves the lost. Today, we lift up those trapped in trafficking and exploitation. May they feel Your relentless pursuit and know they are not forgotten. Give us eyes to see the one who is hurting and courage to reflect Your love in action. Amen.

Action Steps

  • Notice the One – Pay attention to the people around you who may feel overlooked. Offer encouragement, kindness, or prayer.

  • Learn and Share – Read about how trafficking affects your community and share one fact with a friend or family member.

  • Support Rescue Work – Partner financially or prayerfully with ministries and organizations working to seek out and restore the lost.

Call to Action

👉 Just as the Good Shepherd left the ninety-nine to find the one, we are called to notice and pursue the vulnerable. Will you reflect His heart today? Begin by praying, learning, and taking one step toward protecting the lost in your community.

Here’s how your contribution makes a difference:

Your partnership helps bring light into some of the darkest places in our nation. By standing with us, you join a movement that rescues, restores, and equips communities to fight human trafficking and exploitation.

What Your Support Makes Possible:

✅ Leading mission teams into cities most affected by trafficking, bringing hope and practical resources.
✅ Hosting school assemblies that reach thousands of students with life-saving messages about bullying, exploitation, and suicide prevention.
✅ Training teachers and administrators to recognize warning signs and protect vulnerable youth.
✅ Providing resources, aftercare, and long-term hope for survivors of exploitation.

Why Your Support Matters:

  • For Individuals: You can be part of the rescue. Your monthly or one-time gift turns personal compassion into tangible impact, helping survivors and protecting the next generation.

  • For Churches: Partnering allows your congregation to live out the Great Commission by standing against injustice, mobilizing mission teams, and supporting community restoration in cities like Las Vegas and Detroit.

  • For Gyms & Fitness Communities: Fitness for Freedom events allow gyms to raise awareness, host competitions, and show that strength is not just physical—it’s about defending and restoring lives.

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Together, we can fight for freedom, protect the vulnerable, and bring hope where it’s needed most.

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