Carl A Bartee

Matthew 18:10–14 — The Parable of the Lost Sheep God’s Love for Every Single Soul ❤️ Matthew 18:10–14 (KJV) 10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. ⚔️ Warrior's Reflection — The One Matters There is something profoundly beautiful about a Savior who refuses to measure our worth by the crowd. Ninety-nine were safe, yet His heart pursued the one who wandered. The forgotten one. The wounded one. The one who lost their way. The one who believed they were too far gone to ever be found. Jesus reminds us that heaven does not overlook a single soul. And when the lost are found, heaven rejoices! This passage also challenges us to guard the vulnerable, love without contempt, and never dismiss someone simply because they have stumbled. God does not love us because we have never wandered. He loves us even when we do. ✨🙏 ✨A Warrior's Prayer✨🙏🏻✨ Heavenly Father, thank You for being the Shepherd who never stops caring for His sheep. Give us Your heart for the lost, compassion for the hurting, and discernment to recognize those who need Your love. When we wander, draw us closer. When others stumble, teach us to reach out rather than turn away. May we never forget that every soul is precious in Your sight. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. ❤️ ⚔️ Warrior's Truth: You are never just another face in the crowd to God. You are the ONE worth searching for, the ONE worth rescuing, and the ONE whose return brings joy to heaven. �