Today I fell in love with Zacchaeus. Of course, I’ve learn/heard the story of Zacchaeus many occasions and all the time appreciated it. But immediately I wish to stay like Zacchaeus. I wish to search Jesus passionately and welcome Jesus with pleasure and pleasure, similar to Zaccheus.
Jesus entered Jericho and made his method by way of the city. There was a person there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector within the area, and he had turn into very wealthy. He tried to get a take a look at Jesus, however he was too quick to see over the gang. So he ran forward and climbed a sycamore-fig tree beside the street, for Jesus was going to move that method. When Jesus got here by, he appeared up at Zacchaeus and known as him by title. “Zacchaeus!” he mentioned. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.”
Zacchaeus rapidly climbed down and took Jesus to his home in nice pleasure and pleasure. But the individuals have been displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled. Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood earlier than the Lord and mentioned, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this dwelling immediately, for this man has proven himself to be a real son of Abraham. (Luke 19:1-9, NLT)
Welcome Jesus…
First, irrespective of your limitations, search Jesus with every thing you’ve bought. Zacchaeus was quick, so he climbed a tree to see Jesus. Do no matter you’ll want to do to see Jesus, to fulfill him. It shall be price it.
Glory in his holy title;
let the hearts of those that search the Lord rejoice.
(Ps. 105:3, NIV)
Second, when Jesus calls you to him (and he retains doing so on a regular basis, so hear), accomplish that in nice pleasure and pleasure. So welcome Jesus with gladness similar to Zacchaeus did. If you don’t fairly really feel it, faux it till you make it. Because Jesus has that impact on us. He brings peace and pleasure with him.
…with gladness and pleasure
Yes, it’s fairly unbelievable – nonetheless true – that Jesus needs to be with us. We are extremely fortunate and blessed that he loves us as we’re. But he has a plan for us too. He needs to alter us inside and out. Hopefully, we reply the identical method Zacchaeus did.
Now repent of your sins and flip to God, in order that your sins could also be wiped away. 20 Then occasions of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he’ll once more ship you Jesus, your appointed Messiah. (Acts 3:19-20, NLT)
Let’s repent and return to God and search his objective for our lives (and that’s probably the most blessed place anyway) in order that occasions of refreshing might come. And that’s what all of us need, proper? So let’s not tarry however run to Jesus like Zacchaeus. And let’s welcome Jesus with pleasure and pleasure.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for sending Jesus to avoid wasting us.
Redeem and restore us, Lord.
We wish to search you and your objective for our lives.
Guide us clearly and make us need you extra and extra.
We reward you perpetually and ever.
Thank you to your love, grace, and plentiful blessings.
In Jesus’ title,
Amen
P.S.
Isn’t God and his Word wonderful? He meets us the place we’re and guides us into inexperienced pastures if we have to relaxation or into adventures like none different if we’re able to serve him. Let’s search him with all we’ve bought and you may be certain your life shall be filled with which means and pleasure. Be abundantly blessed, my fellow pilgrim, as you welcome Jesus with gladness and pleasure.
