Leaving 99
Okay, here’s what you do. Read the two accounts of the story. Then, listen to the song while looking at the lyrics.
STORY:
Matthew 18:12-14
“What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that anyone should be lost.
Luke 15:3-7
Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
LYRICS:
Audio Adrenaline – Leaving 99 (notice that the person is singing and also the Lord’s reply in the song – I put that in blue)
I’m lost and broken all alone on this road.
The wheels keep turning, but the feeling is gone.
When I fear I’m on my own,
You remind me I am not alone.
You say…
“I’d leave ninety-nine,
Leave them all behind.
To find you.
(For you alone) I’d leave ninety-nine,
Leave them all behind.
To find you.”
It’s dark and lonely, and the path is unclear.
Can’t move my feet because I’m frozen with fear.
And You say, “My child, my child,
I am always here, I’m at your side.
I’d leave ninety-nine,
Leave them all behind.
To find you.
(For you alone) I’d leave ninety-nine,
Leave them all behind.
To find you.
You’re never too far down.
I promise you’ll be found.
I’ll reach into the mud.
And miry clay.
Pursue you to the end.
Like a faithful friend.
Nothing in this world
Will keep me away.
I’d leave ninety-nine,
Leave them all behind.
To find you.
(For you alone) I’d leave ninety-nine,
Leave them all behind.
To find you…
To find you…”
You Will Succeed in Jesus Name!
Also Read:
- The Benefits of Wisdom: Creative Variety
- Understanding God: He Consults
- Bird
- Obedience In Spite of
- My Testimony of Victory over the Forces of Hell
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