Until He Finds It Pastor Tommy Hodges

This week at Compassion, we dive into the powerful parable of the lost sheep found in Luke 15:3–7. Jesus paints a vivid picture of the heart of the Good Shepherd—one who notices, knows, and relentlessly searches for the one who has gone astray.

So often, sheep stray for reasons that feel all too familiar: distraction, emotional drift, fear, peer influence, or simply a loss of intimacy with the Shepherd. But the beauty of the Gospel is that even when one wanders, God never stops pursuing. He seeks until He finds, and when He does—He carries us with compassion, not condemnation.

We’re reminded that:

• The Shepherd knows each sheep by name (John 10:3,14)

• His search is urgent and motivated by love (1 Peter 5:8, John 10:11)

• He celebrates every return with joy (Luke 15:6–7)

• And He calls us to do the same (James 5:19–20)

There is no such thing as “just one” to God. Every soul matters. Every return is a victory. Heaven rejoices when even one is brought home.

So we ask: Who is your one? Who is God calling you to pursue, pray for, and lead back to the Shepherd?