“For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 (NASB)
I never thought my life was worth much while growing up in the community where I lived. It seemed that I was the only one who would
never amount to anything. Those days were lonely and frustrating, as many of the other kids would make fun of me.
“Why are they doing it?” I wondered. To this day, I don’t know why they did that to me. It made me feel so alone.
As I look at Scripture and read about the people who Jesus chose, today I can look back and see how Jesus had me in His mind long before I was even born. He probably said, “Here is one I can use.”
And He knew who I was. It’s not that I am someone perfect or special, but Jesus can use anyone He chooses. If I was Jesus, I would never pick me, but He came to save and seek the lost, so I fi t in that category. One day I knelt down and gave my life to Him.
Zacchaeus in the New Testament was despised by the people in his time. He was even hated, but Jesus chose him and used him. Zacchaeus gave his life to the Lord, and he was used by the Lord. You can read about him in the Bible in Luke 19.
Have you ever considered how God is willing to meet you right where you are? All He wants you to do is admit your need for Him. You, too, can come to Him by accepting His gift of salvation.
Father in Heaven, I feel so alone. But when I read in Luke 19, I read that Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to seek and save the lost. I don’t want to be lost. I want to be found. I need You. I believe in You. I give my life to You.
– Liz Genaille
Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
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