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\u201cIt was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.\u201d <\/em>Luke 15:32 (a promise)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>A Sheep, A Coin, A Son<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Side note:\u00a0 I recommend reading Luke Chapter 15 as a companion to this devotion since the poem and explanation that follows is a direct result of reading it myself.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>I recently lost a precious item and at the same time found myself lost in an area I was not familiar with. It got me searching for the parable of the lost coin, which I found in Luke 15.\u00a0 At the same time I noticed that this parable is sandwiched right in between the parable of the lost sheep and the parable of the lost son! All related to the same topic\u2014something (someone) precious lost and then found, and then the response.<\/p>\n

My brother has been lost for some time. He has struggled with addiction, guilt from past life actions and choices, and not feeling worthy. One day God called me to fast a meal and pray for him. During this short period, He gave me this poem for him. All three of the parables (the lone sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son) are all a picture of the great lengths to which Jesus will go to find us and bring us back into the fold, and then there is rejoicing!<\/p>\n

A Sheep, a Coin, a Son<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A sheep, a coin, a son;
\nYou know He is the One<\/p>\n

By His stripes you are healed,
\nWhen will you yield?
\nA sheep, a coin, a son.<\/p>\n

You hide in your shame,
\nYou suffer and suffer.
\nBut on Him your sin was lain,
\nHis blood is enough to cover.<\/p>\n

A sheep, a coin, a son<\/p>\n

Nothing’s a surprise to Him
\nHis plan is in motion
\nHis sweet, tender love for you
\nIs more deep and wide than the ocean.<\/p>\n

He will NEVER stop chasing you
\nI know He has seen it through.<\/p>\n

Victory this side of heaven is my constant prayer
\nHis sheep, His precious coin, His beloved son
\nTrust him sweet brother
\nFor He has numbered every hair.<\/p>\n

\u201cDear Jesus, how grateful I am for the relationship I have with my brother and for You inspiring me to write this poem! I trust and continue to pray expectantly hoping in Your promises for my brother. Thank You for all You hold in his future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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