Jesus does not want to lose anyone no matter the situation.

The readings of today place before us a powerful truth: even during chaos, rejection, and suffering, God’s desire remains constant, He does not want to lose anyone. This is not just an idea; it is the very heart of Jesus’ mission. In the first reading from Acts, we see the Church under severe persecution. After the death of Stephen, fear scatters the believers. Saul is actively destroying the Church, dragging men and women into prison. At first glance, it looks like everything is falling apart. Yet something surprising happens, those who are scattered do not lose faith, they begin to preach wherever they go. Philip proclaims Christ in Samaria, and instead of defeat, there is healing, deliverance, and great joy. What seemed like loss becomes a moment of expansion. God does not lose His people; He reaches even more through them. This connects beautifully with the Gospel. Jesus declares, “I will not reject anyone who comes to me… I should not lose anything of what he gave me.” These words reveal a deep commitment. Jesus is not selective in His love. He does not give up on people because of their past, their weakness, or even their resistance. His mission is to gather, to hold, and to raise up, never to discard. At times, we may feel like we are “lost” lost in struggles, doubts, sins, or difficult circumstances. Like the scattered disciples, life can push us into places we never expected. But today’s message is clear: being scattered is not the same as being abandoned. Even in displacement, God is still working. Even in weakness, His grace is active. Even in opposition, His Spirit continues to move. There is also a challenge here for us. If Jesus refuses to lose anyone, then we too are called to adopt that same heart. In our relationships, in our ministry, in our communities, especially with young people, we are invited not to give up easily on others. It is tempting to walk away from difficult people or complicated situations. But the Gospel calls us to patience, to hope, and to a love that keeps reaching out. Finally, the promise of Jesus gives us hope beyond this life: “I shall raise him on the last day.” This means that God’s commitment to us is not temporary. It is eternal. He holds on to us now so that we may share in life forever. So today, we are invited to trust deeply in this truth: no matter the situation, Jesus does not want to lose us. And more than that, He is actively working, through every circumstance, to bring us back to Himself.