Lent 2014 day 33

Lent 2014 day 33 by ric gustafson


Luke 19:6- ' So Zacchaeus came down at once, happy to see Jesus'.


It would of been undignified and ridiculous to see a grown man climb trees in Jesus's time. So when Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a tree to see Jesus, people were laughing at him. Here was the ruler of the tax collectors climbing a tree. Tax collectors were hated because they became rich from their own countrymen. Everyone was shocked when Jesus stopped, looked up and told the tax collector that he would be staying at his home.
Jesus knew Zacchaeus's heart. He knew that he was welcoming him into his heart. He knew that if he could see Jesus, that he would change his life. To Zacchaeus, being with Jesus was everything. Jesus came to seek and save the lost and Zacchaeus was eager to leave everything.
Jesus, I pray that I can be as eager for salvation as Zacchaeus.


research help: ' The Sanctuary For Lent' by Sue Mink


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric