When he finds it, he will joyfully put it on his shoulders

找着了，就欢欢喜喜地扛在肩上，回到家里，

找到了，他就欢欢喜喜地把羊扛在肩上。

找到了，他就欢欢喜喜地把羊扛在肩上。

他找到后，会欢欢喜喜地把那只羊扛回家，

既找着了，就欢欢喜喜地放在肩上，

一旦找到了，他就快快乐乐地扛在自己的肩上，

找着了，就歡歡喜喜地扛在肩上，回到家裏，

找到了，他就歡歡喜喜地把羊扛在肩上。

找到了，他就歡歡喜喜地把羊扛在肩上。

他找到後，會歡歡喜喜地把那隻羊扛回家，

既找著了，就歡歡喜喜地放在肩上，

找着了，就擱在肩膀上，直歡喜。

一旦找到了，他就快快樂樂地扛在自己的肩上，

獲之則喜、負於肩、

獲則喜、肩之以歸、

得之則喜、負於肩、

既獲、則忻然肩之而歸、

And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders

And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders.

When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,

And when he has found it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,

And when he hath found[ it], he layeth[ it] on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Lord, who is a God like you? You forgive sin. You forgive your people when they do what is wrong. You don’t stay angry forever. Instead, you take delight in showing your faithful love to them.

When sinful people die, it does not give me any joy,” announces the Lord and King.“ But when they turn away from their sins and live, that makes me very happy.

At one time we all lived among them. Our desires were controlled by sin. We tried to satisfy what they wanted us to do. We followed our desires and thoughts. God was angry with us like he was with everyone else. That’s because of the kind of people we all were.But God loves us deeply. He is full of mercy.So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.God raised us up with Christ. He has seated us with him in his heavenly kingdom. That’s because we belong to Christ Jesus.

The Lord says,“ It was my plan to crush him and cause him to suffer. I made his life an offering to pay for sin. But he will see all his children after him. In fact, he will continue to live. My plan will be brought about through him.After he has suffered, he will see the light of life. And he will be satisfied. My godly servant will make many people godly because of what he will accomplish. He will be punished for their sins.

The Lord says,“ Family of Jacob, listen to me. Pay attention, you people of Israel who are left alive. I have taken good care of you since your life began. I have carried you since you were born as a nation.I will continue to carry you even when you are old. I will take good care of you even when your hair is gray. I have made you, and I will carry you. I will take care of you, and I will save you. I am the Lord.

As a young man marries a young woman, so your Builder will marry you. As a groom is happy with his bride, so your God will be full of joy over you.”

Tell them,‘ When sinful people die, it does not give me any joy. But when they turn away from their sins and live, that makes me very happy. And that is just as sure as I am alive,’ announces the Lord and King.‘ So turn away from your sins! Change your evil ways! Why should you die, people of Israel?’

The Lord your God is with you. He is the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you. In his love he will no longer punish you. Instead, he will sing for joy because of you.”

I have told you this so that you will have the same joy that I have. I also want your joy to be complete.

Then Isaiah boldly speaks about what God says. God said,“ I was found by those who were not trying to find me. I made myself known to those who were not asking for me.”( Isaiah 65:1)But Isaiah also speaks about what God says concerning Israel. God said,“ All day long I have held out my hands. I have held them out to a stubborn people who do not obey me.”( Isaiah 65:2)

I will take pleasure in doing good things for them. I will certainly plant them in this land. I will do these things with all my heart and soul.”The Lord says,“ I have brought all this horrible trouble on these people. But now I will give them all the good things I have promised them.

Bring the fattest calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.This son of mine was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

That promised son will stand firm and be a shepherd for his flock. The Lord will give him the strength to do it. The Lord his God will give him the authority to rule. His people will live safely. His greatness will reach from one end of the earth to the other.

Jesus said,“ My food is to do what my Father sent me to do. My food is to finish his work.Don’t you have a saying? You say,‘ It’s still four months until harvest time.’ But I tell you, open your eyes! Look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest right now.

But we had to celebrate and be glad. This brother of yours was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.’ ”

Jesus answered him,“ What I’m about to tell you is true. Today you will be with me in paradise.”

At one time we too acted like fools. We didn’t obey God. We were tricked. We were controlled by all kinds of desires and pleasures. We were full of evil. We wanted what belongs to others. People hated us, and we hated one another.But the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared.He saved us. It wasn’t because of the good things we had done. It was because of his mercy. He saved us by washing away our sins. We were born again. The Holy Spirit gave us new life.God poured out the Spirit on us freely. That’s because of what Jesus Christ our Savior has done.His grace made us right with God. So now we have received the hope of eternal life as God’s children.

And you will know God’s great power. It can’t be compared with anything else. His power works for us who believe. It is the same mighty strengthGod showed. He showed this when he raised Christ from the dead. God seated him at his right hand in his heavenly kingdom.

Jesus said to Zacchaeus,“ Today salvation has come to your house. You are a member of Abraham’s family line.

We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.

I now serve the good news because God gave me his grace. His power is at work in me.

Meanwhile, Saul continued to oppose the Lord’s followers. He said they would be put to death. He went to the high priest.He asked the priest for letters to the synagogues in Damascus. He wanted to find men and women who belonged to the Way of Jesus. The letters would allow him to take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.On his journey, Saul approached Damascus. Suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.He fell to the ground. He heard a voice speak to him,“ Saul! Saul! Why are you opposing me?”“ Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.“ I am Jesus,” he replied.“ I am the one you are opposing.Now get up and go into the city. There you will be told what you must do.”The men traveling with Saul stood there. They weren’t able to speak. They had heard the sound. But they didn’t see anyone.Saul got up from the ground. He opened his eyes, but he couldn’t see. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.For three days he was blind. He didn’t eat or drink anything.In Damascus there was a believer named Ananias. The Lord called out to him in a vision.“ Ananias!” he said.“ Yes, Lord,” he answered.The Lord told him,“ Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street. Ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying.In a vision Saul has seen a man come and place his hands on him. That man’s name is Ananias. In the vision, Ananias placed his hands on Saul so he could see again.”“ Lord,” Ananias answered,“ I’ve heard many reports about this man. They say he has done great harm to your holy people in Jerusalem.Now he has come here to arrest all those who worship you. The chief priests have given him authority to do this.”But the Lord said to Ananias,“ Go! I have chosen this man to work for me. He will announce my name to the Gentiles and to their kings. He will also announce my name to the people of Israel.I will show him how much he must suffer for me.”

Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

They will be called the Holy People. They will be called the People the Lord Set Free. And Jerusalem will be named the City the Lord Cares About. It will be named the City No Longer Deserted.

Our good news didn’t come to you only in words. It came with power. It came with the Holy Spirit’s help. He gave us complete faith in what we were preaching. You know how we lived among you for your good.

Through faith you are kept safe by God’s power. Your salvation is going to be completed. It is ready to be shown to you in the last days.

Maybe they will come to their senses. Maybe they will escape the devil’s trap. He has taken them as prisoners to do what he wanted.

When they suffered, he suffered with them. He sent his angel to save them. He set them free because he is loving and kind. He lifted them up and carried them. He did it again and again in days long ago.

The Lord and King is coming with power. He rules with a powerful arm. He has set his people free. He is bringing them back as his reward. He has won the battle over their enemies.He takes care of his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have little ones.