Receive the Lost

The Pharisees would never

Carry on with sinners

But, Jesus spent much time with them

Seeing the soul, inward

He even taught and rebuked,

Those who judged, as hypocrites

It is simply not our place

To cast them off or to hate

The sinners came to Jesus

They wanted to hear from Him

For they knew that they were lost

And needed to know what to do then

Like the lost sheep

When the Master calls

Their ears within reach

Are saved where they fall

Like the lost coin

Neglected one day

Gather to join

To find and reclaim

Like the son in pig slop

Desperately in need

Run, greet him when he comes

Clothe him well and feed

Receive the lost

Wandering, aimless

Yes, dine with them

You, both, Christ will bless

In a very true sense

We are all lost, searching

For our way back home

And for light we are reaching

Ever put this in your mind

Heavenly Father missing you

Sending Jesus out to find

You searching and offer God's love too

[Verse 1] The Pharisees would never Carry on with sinners But, Jesus spent much time with them Seeing the soul, inward He even taught and rebuked Those who judged, as hypocrites It is simply not our place To cast them off or to hate [Pre-Chorus] The sinners came to Jesus They wanted to hear from Him For they knew that they were lost And needed to know what to do then [Chorus] Receive the lost Wandering, aimless Receive the lost Yes, dine with them Receive the lost God's love will bless [Verse 2] Like the lost sheep When the Master calls Their ears within reach Are saved where they fall Like the lost coin Neglected one day Gather to join To find and reclaim Like the son in pig slop Desperately in need Run, greet him when he comes Clothe him well and feed [Pre-Chorus] In a very true sense We are all lost, searching For our way back home And for light we are reaching [Chorus] Receive the lost Wandering, aimless Receive the lost Yes, dine with them Receive the lost God's love will bless [Bridge] Ever put this in your mind Heavenly Father missing you Sending Jesus out to find You searching and offer God's love too [Final Chorus] Receive the lost Wandering, aimless Receive the lost Yes, dine with them Receive the lost You, both, Christ will bless

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Jesse Fox  @jesse_k_fox

Many debate and worry about “the lost.” But Christ already gave us many answers in Luke 15. What many overlook is the beginning of the chapter. Before Jesus taught the three parables, what was He doing? “Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.” The sinners came to Christ because they wanted to hear Him. Parents, grandparents, leaders, did you read this? Please ponder this teaching. The sinners came to Jesus. They were ready to hear Him. Sometimes those who are “lost” still believe. They may be wandering, but when they’re ready they will hear Him. Many will return, when they’re ready. But, then the Pharisees mocked Him: “This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.” Instead of arguing with the Pharisees and trying to explain why he’s eating with them, Jesus answered with three parables (this is another beautiful example of how we should respond to people, but that is for another post). 

1. The lost sheep teaches that some wander. Many just need to explore. The Good Shepherd knows how and when to bring them home, when they are ready.

 2. The lost coin teaches that some are lost through neglect, our mistakes, and we have a responsibility to diligently seek and find them. 

3. The prodigal son teaches that some can only return after they “come to themselves.” The father couldn’t force him home, he could only love, wait, and welcome him. Three different kinds of “lost.” That’s why we should be careful about making blanket statements about why people leave or how they return. The Savior didn’t teach one story about the lost. He taught three. Every lost soul has a different story and Christ knew the way home would not look the same for everyone. For the record, I believe we are all lost in a sense, looking for our way home. “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”

Erin May Alger

@erinvalynn

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The Pharisees criticized Jesus for spending time w/sinners.Jesus often severely rebuked Pharisees for their hypocrisy.They were sinners. And so are all of us.Therefore, it’s simply not our place to judge,lest we be like the Pharisees that Christ often rebuked for their hypocrisy.

@PittrpatterDon
I love that in the parable of the prodigal; when the father sees him approaching he runs. Undignified. Unreserved. He runs to greet his son. Filthy from the pig pen. Morally lost. Father runs.