Today’s Scripture: Luke 19:3, BLB- “And he was seeking to see Jesus, who He is. And he was not able on account of the crowd, because he was small in stature.”
O that wee little man. The mention of Zacchaeus puts a childhood song on many of our minds and lips. I find the scriptures’ choice of words in Luke 19:3 interesting in most translations. Not only did he seek to see Jesus by climbing that sycamore tree, but He sought to see who He WAS.
Do we make the efforts to seek to know who Jesus was and is? Do we make any effort to look His way in the crowds and noises of life? With just a small sense of curiosity with a dose of desperation, we meet Jesus face to face. Like Zacchaeus, we find that Jesus already knows who we are.
For us to know Jesus we must get down off our perches and go and spend some time with Him. Most in the crowds on this earth who are against Jesus or say He is not the Messiah have never truly tried to know Him. Many have been blinded to the truth of Jesus. Seeking salvation from the crowds instead of the Christ of God turns this world into an evil and chaotic place. We must rise above the masses to see Jesus and then come down low to be with Him.
Zacchaeus is only one example from the bible that helps us learn more about Jesus. The good news is that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Regardless of our sins, Jesus already knows us, and He still wants us to be with Him.
Like Zacchaeus we should hurry, go, and receive Jesus joyfully. Jesus You are welcome in my house today. Help me Lord be a faithful servant in every small matter. Help me to see who You are and learn how to live more like You..
Today’s Prayer: Jesus, thank You for knowing me. I want to know You more and more. Help me to be faithful in spending my time and gifts with You. Help me to do what it takes to ignore the crowds so I may know You. Help me to be a faithful servant in sharing who You are. Open our eyes, hearts, and minds to know who You are Lord Jesus. Please be with us today. Amen.
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