Meet Blue.

On returning home two weeks ago, our youngest daughter Cristi, moved into student accommodation in Edinburgh.

Unfortunately, no pets are allowed there.

Subsequently, we have become the caretakers of her cat, Blue.

Now, I am not a cat lover.

It’s not been the easiest of adjustments for sure.

Monic has done much better than me!

Daily, Blue is in and out of the house, all day long.

However, yesterday, we were a little concerned as neither of us had seen Blue for over 24 hours.

Going to bed last night, we reckoned it was nearing 30 hours.

Now that may be common for cats, but admittedly, we were both concerned.

Arising early this morning, what do we hear at the front door, but a meowing cat, hungry, cold, in need of some attention and love.

It is now sat purring on my knee, falling asleep.

I am reminded of the stories of the lost shared by Jesus Christ, in Luke chapter 15.

The Lost Sheep

The Lost Coin

The Prodigal Son.

M. Russell Ballard taught “If for any reason you … have lost your way, then you need only apply the Saviour’s teachings from Luke, chapter 15, to correct your course. … Why did Jesus teach these parables? He wanted us to know that none of us will ever be so lost that we cannot find our way again through His Atonement and His teachings.”

I know in life, many can lose their way.

Yet, every soul is of equal worth to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Indeed, the worth of each soul is so great that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will go to every effort to seek out, find, and save each one—one by one.

Recently, President Russell M. Nelson said “At age 99, I have no need of physical gifts. But one spiritual offering that would brighten my life is for each of us to reach out to “the one” in our lives who may be feeling lost or alone.”

I’m actually feeling a little joyful this morning, that Blue is home – safe and well.

Similarly, I know that as you find your way home to Jesus Christ, you’ll feel joyful too.