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Have you ever lost something very dear to you?
Sometimes we look everywhere for something—on the table, in our pockets, even in the refrigerator!
Then we find it… right where we least expected.
Maybe you’ve done that too. We laugh. We breathe. What was lost is found.
If we rejoice like that, imagine God’s joy over one lost child who comes home.
Sometimes we feel small in a big world—unseen, unimportant.
But to God, you are precious: worth searching for, worth loving, worth saving.
Jesus tells a simple story in Luke 15:3–7. A shepherd leaves 99 sheep to find 1 that wandered away.
Strange to some, yes. But not to Love.
The Good Shepherd notices when you are missing. He comes looking. He lifts you on His shoulders. He carries you home.
Today, let’s walk slowly through 25 Bible verses about the lost sheep from the King James Version (KJV). Let these words quiet your heart and remind you: you are never too far, never too late, and never forgotten by God.
Each verse also comes with a beautiful design that you can download and keep on your phone—for encouragement any time you need a reminder of His love.
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The parable of the lost sheep is simple yet powerful, and these Bible verses about the lost sheep remind us that His love is always personal.
Because love is never about numbers. For God, one soul is worth everything.
The ninety-nine are safe, but the one is not. God does not say, “I still have many.” He says, “That one is mine.”
We once met a farmer who told us, “I can’t sleep if even one animal is missing.” If that kind of care lives in a human heart, imagine how much more God’s heart longs for you.
When He finds you, He does not scold or shame. He lifts you on His shoulders—no lecture, just love—and carries you home with joy.
Reminder: You are not a burden to God. You are His joy, His beloved, and His reason to keep searching until His arms are around you again.
That's why we've put together this collection of scriptures about the lost sheep (KJV)
God loves us not because we are perfect, but because we are His. His love does not rise and fall with our mistakes. It is steady, patient, and deeply personal.
These verses show His tender heart:
"For thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out."
"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
"What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?"
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
"I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment."
"He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea."
Maybe you say, “Father, I’ve failed too many times.” Friend, your failures do not cancel His fatherly love. Your wounds are not bigger than His mercy. His arms are always open.
Pray simply: “Lord, I am the one. Find me again.”
Jesus does not just point us toward the right path; He walks beside us every step of the way. A hired hand may abandon the sheep, but the Good Shepherd never does. He knows us, calls us by name, and even lays down His life for us.
When you feel lost in the noise of life, remember: the Shepherd’s voice is gentle but clear. He doesn’t shout in anger; He whispers in love, “Follow Me. You are mine.”
These verses reveal who Jesus is as our Good Shepherd:
"I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep."
"How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish."
"Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant."
"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine."
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."
"For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes."
"And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things."
When life gets loud, pause and lean in. Listen for His voice: “Come to Me… Do not be afraid… I am with you.”
Even a few verses each day can train the heart to hear Him again, like a sheep learning to recognize the steady, kind call of its Shepherd.
In fact, these Bible verses have inspired us to create the Jesus and the Lost Lamb wall art collection.
We all wander at times. Some drift because of grief, others because of pride, fear, or loneliness. But no matter the reason, God’s promise does not change: He will bring us back.
The Shepherd does not lose sight of His sheep. Even when the path is dark, even when we have strayed far, His eyes remain on us. His love is patient enough to wait, strong enough to carry, and gentle enough to restore.
These verses remind us of His unchanging promise:
"My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace."
"For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."
"I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments."
"As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day."
"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young."
"And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the Lord their God, and will hear them."
Do not say, “It’s too late for me.” The porch light of mercy is still on, waiting to guide you home.
Take one small step today—whisper a prayer, open a psalm, or make a phone call to reconcile.
Grace will meet you on the road… and the Shepherd will carry you the rest of the way.
When God carries us home, He does not ask us to keep His love to ourselves. Found people help find people. The Shepherd who rescued us now invites us to care for others with the same gentle hands.
Sometimes seeking the lost looks grand—like preaching to a crowd. But most often, it is quiet and personal. A soft word. A listening ear. A prayer whispered in faith.
These verses remind us of our calling:
"Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
"Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds."
"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood."
Who is your “one” today—someone the Lord is placing on your heart?
It may be a child who has stopped going to church, a neighbor who is grieving, or a friend who feels ashamed.
Reach out with kindness. Pray their name out loud. Share a verse. Invite them for a simple meal.
Shepherding often looks like small steps done with great love—yet heaven rejoices when even one heart turns back.
Dear Jesus,
Good Shepherd, when I wander far and feel unseen, find me.
Lift me on Your shoulders and carry me home.
Calm my fears, forgive my sins, and lead me beside quiet waters.
Keep my heart close to Yours, today and always.
I belong to You.
Amen.
We hope this prayer reminds you that no matter how far you feel, the Good Shepherd is always searching for you with love.
You are never forgotten, never too lost, and never too far for His grace.
Do you need more encouragement?
Watch our powerful daily prayers on the Christ Follower Life YouTube channel and be strengthened in God’s Word.
Do you remember the old calendars with Bible verses hanging in the kitchen or living room?
One glance at them could bring peace to the heart. In the same way, Christian art can turn a Bible story into a daily reminder of God’s love.
Jesus said, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep” (Luke 15:6, NIV).
A picture of the Shepherd carrying His lamb can speak when words are hard to find. It can comfort the sick, cheer the lonely, and guide the young.
A canvas print on your wall is more than decoration. At Christ Follower Life, you’ll find Christian artwork that gently reminds your heart: “You are loved. You are found. You belong.”
Place it by your bed, near your favorite chair, or by the door, and let it preach a quiet sermon to your heart:
The Shepherd knows my name and will bring me home.
Here are a few Parable of the Lost Sheep artwork ideas:
For more, explore Christian wall art at Christ Follower Life—and let His Word fill your heart and your home.
We all have moments when we feel like the lost sheep—alone, forgotten, or unworthy.
But here is the truth: you are never forgotten. God sees you. God seeks you. And God rejoices over you.
If you ever feel far away, remember this gentle promise:
You are the one sheep He will leave the ninety-nine for. You are worth the search, the tears, and even the Cross.
That is how much God loves you.
So live each day with that assurance. And when you meet someone who feels lost, be the gentle shepherd who walks with them toward home.
These Bible verses about the lost sheep are here to remind you: His love never gives up, and His joy is complete when you are safely in His arms.
Which verse spoke to you today?
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May God’s peace, strength fill your heart in every moment.
The Bible tells us in Luke 15:3–7 and Matthew 18:12–14 that God’s love is so personal, He leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one who is lost. These Bible verses about the lost sheep remind us that every soul matters to Him.
There are many! More than 200 verses mention sheep, shepherds, or God’s people as a flock. The 25 verses in this article focus on God’s heart for the lost and His promise to guide us.
Yes. Seeing artwork about the Lost Sheep is like a gentle sermon on your wall. It reminds you daily that you are loved and never forgotten.
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