Lost, but Not Forgotten

"And I, the Son of Man, have come to seek and save those... who are lost." -Luke 19:10 A young man and woman were hiking in the mountains for the day.It felt so good to be out in the fresh air and to be getting much needed exercise, and when they took a break for a late afternoon lunch, the woman remarked at how even the food seemed to taste better in the natural surroundings. However, already six hours away from their starting point, the comfort of food and the warmth of the soft grass were beginning to make them suddenly very weary.

"I don't know if I can make it back," the tired young woman said. The man nodded, stating, "I'm weary too, but I think I know a short cut we can take which will be a lot easier."

Heading off the regular hiking path, the couple passed through tall meadows, climbed over large boulders, and even waded through a murky swamp. Several more hours had passed and it was starting to get dark. They were cold, wet, and exhausted. The man turned to the young lady and said, "I think we are lost. I thought I knew the right way, but I was wrong."

The couple spent the night in the woods. In the morning they would head off again, and they were certain it wouldn't be much farther before they were home. Sadly, the couple was wrong. Rather than heading closer to home, they spent the next day walking in what appeared to be circles. When woods are this thickly covered it is difficult to chart a course. It was not long before dark again began to cover them.

"I don't know if I can make it much longer," cried the young woman. "I know," said the man," my feet are covered with blisters, I'm hungry and cold too." Shivering, the couple huddled together to stay warm.

Then, suddenly, from what seemed like out of nowhere, a dim light pierced the darkness. The couple looked up in fright and disbelief, but were too worn to say a word. The light was coming closer, and was getting brighter. Now they could hear footsteps and voices calling their names.

The cold and wet couple jumped to their feet screaming, "We are here! We are here! Help!" At last, the frightened and worn couple was found by the rescue party which had been searching for them.

In our world, many people are similarly lost. Maybe not lost in the woods, but lost in heart and soul; unsure what path in life they are taking, and not really knowing what spiritual direction they should take. They are in spiritual darkness, and like the young couple in the above story, need a bright light to help them find their way out of the woods.

God's radiant love is such a light, and it is powerful enough to even pierce the bleakest of circumstances. And, like the search party in the above story, God is calling you, offering you a way out of the tangled mess. There is no darkness in Him; only truth, light and love.

Today, open your eyes and see that "someone" IS searching for you. Someone DOES care if you are saved or lost. Call on God, and let His light brighten your life!

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2003 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: How to have more peace and joy in marriage, and life in general by walking in harmony with God," and "Son Salutations: A refreshing collection of modern inspirations for those who seek God each day." For more information, visit her web page at www.angelfire.com/mi/melschurr