The Parable of the Lost Sheep

    By José Gomes

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    18 Oct, 2023

    Once upon a time, in a vast green meadow, there lived a cheerful flock of sheep. One of them was a little white lamb named Fluffy. Fluffy was always curious and loved to explore the meadow.

    One sunny morning, Fluffy saw a colorful butterfly fluttering around. Intrigued, Fluffy decided to follow it, leaving the flock behind. The butterfly led Fluffy to a beautiful, colorful flower field.

    Fluffy was so mesmerized by the beauty of the flowers that she didn't notice the sun setting. As darkness fell, Fluffy realized that she was lost and far away from her flock.

    Meanwhile, the shepherd noticed Fluffy was missing. He felt worried and decided to look for her. Carrying a lantern, he began his search in the dark night.

    Back in the flower field, Fluffy was scared and cold. She missed her flock and the warmth of her friends. She decided to start walking, hoping to find her way back.

    After hours of searching, the shepherd saw a small white figure in the distance. His heart filled with joy as he recognized it was Fluffy. He ran towards her, his lantern illuminating the way.

    When Fluffy saw the shepherd, she jumped with joy. She ran into his arms, feeling safe and warm again. The shepherd carried Fluffy and walked back towards the flock.

    The flock was overjoyed to see Fluffy. They all gathered around her, welcoming her back. Fluffy promised to herself that she would never wander away from the flock again.

    The shepherd, with a heart full of relief, thanked God for guiding him to Fluffy. He learned the importance of each sheep in his flock, just as God cares for each one of us.

    And so, Fluffy learned a valuable lesson about the importance of staying close to those who care for her. The shepherd too, learned the value of each member of his flock, just like the parable of the lost sheep.