Joyfully in His Arms

There is the picture of the Good Shepherd in Luke chapter 15 that is contrary to most people’s view of God.

And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’
(Luke 15:5-6 ESV)

When Jesus find you in your sin, He rejoices to bring you home.
When Jesus carries you home in your filth and starts to clean you, He rejoices to bring you home.

He is not waiting to scold you.
He is not waiting to embarrass you.
He is not waiting to punish you.

He is waiting to throw you a party.
Why don’t you come home.