In Christ’s parable, it was a SHEEP that was lost, not a lamb. Could it be that, in the church, the sheep (the grown-ups, old-timers, and leaders) are more in danger of being lost than the lambs (the young and newly converted believers)? Perhaps so. Christ tasked repentant Peter: “Feed My lambs….Tend My sheep….Feed My sheep” (John 21:15-17). The lambs need to be fed. But the sheep must be both fed and tended/shepherded. They have more issues! It wasn’t the lamb (the ignorant and naïve) that was lost, but the sheep (the know-it-all and self-willed). Not the penitent prodigal son, but the self-righteous, unforgiving, and critical older brother. Pray for the lost SHEEP—whose attitudes and actions can also drive away the lambs (Luke 15)—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 