Jesus loudly proclaims his care for each individual when he tells us that as our Great Shepherd he would leave the ninety-nine sheep to go after the one. Since we all have this same Shepherd, how as his followers should we mimic this same concern for the individual in our midst? Do you assign the same value that God does to each individual who crosses your path? Jesus reminds us that it is the individual who suffers, who is cold, who is lonely, who is sick, and who is worthy of our kindness. When each of us engages each one, the many will be seen, comforted, cared for, and invited into the loving family of God. Who is the “one” God is opening your eyes to today? Time to engage, each one of you.