One repentant sinner brings rejoicing to the streets of Heaven. Why? Surely the angels remember the dawn of creation when all Heaven sang, and perhaps they see in the redemption of that wayward one those first days, and thrill that he is now a new creation. Maybe it is a quieter angelic sigh of relief; because they know the future that would have awaited that one had he failed to turn from his wicked ways. Conceivably, the angels are delightfully gleeful watching that person’s name inscribed into the Lamb’s Book of Life and they anticipate greeting him on his blessed arrival.

There is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

Luke 15:10

Whatever their motives, what is your response? The angels of Heaven celebrate, but do you? Rejoicing is easy when you watch a major revival where throngs come to the Lord, but what about when that young man everyone had written off hangs his head in sorrowful repentance and finds salvation in Christ Jesus? Is not God’s mercy just as great?

As you pray today, examine your expressions of joy. Intercede for the members of government who need to find God’s mercy, grace and salvation – so Heaven’s hosts (and you) can rejoice anew.

Recommended Reading: Luke 15:1-10