Great Joy in Heaven over Repented Sinners

Luke 15:7-10, ‘I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.” In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’ It grieves our God that even though the price of our salvation has been paid, many still live in slavery and bondage to sin and sinfulness. They still give the power over their lives to Satan that has already been taken away from Him by the Lord Jesus Christ. This is due to ignorance and rebellion and prevents men and women from seeing and understanding the truth. But what joy is in heaven when one of the fallen brothers or sisters is convicted and heeds that call, what joyous and melodious shouts ring the heavens as the angels of God celebrate the repentance of this one sinner who joins the family of God. If you are a sinner repent and give joy to God, taking advantage of the gift He has given you.