Today's Lenten Devotion - Sunday, March 15, 2026

 

Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 15

Scripture: Luke 15:1–7

A shepherd leaves ninety-nine to search for one.

Heaven rejoices over restoration.

The math seems impractical.  Yet love is not driven by efficiency.

The lost sheep does not find its own way back.  The shepherd searches.

This is the heart of God.

The Church that reflects Christ must reflect this urgency.  Not merely welcoming those who arrive, but seeking those who feel forgotten, alienated, or wounded by the church itself.

Joy defines this parable.  Restoration is celebration.

Do we share heaven’s joy when someone returns?  Or do we quietly question their belonging?

Grace is extravagant.

Lent moves us toward Easter joy by reminding us of the joy of being found.

Reflection Questions

1. Who feels lost in my orbit?
2. Do I celebrate grace freely?
3. How can I participate in restoration?