In Luke chapter fifteen, verses eight through ten, Jesus relates a parable of a woman who has a measure of wealth which we may assume is visible to others. Yet when she loses control of one portion of her wealth, she does not remain satisfied that she still has ninety percent of what she had before. She immediately seeks to recover that which is lost. In these few short versus Jesus teaches much more than a desire for worldly possessions. It is not merely a worthy piece of silver but a peace of being worthy.
What woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. Continue reading
