Bible Verse of The Day – 1-21-19

Luke 19:2-4 (NKJV) 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way.

Zacchaeus had heard that Jesus was passing through. Something told Him that this was a big deal, so he wanted to make sure he got to see who this Jesus was that everyone was talking about.

There was a problem, though. Zacchaeus was short. He was so short, in fact, that he couldn’t see over the crowd. But Zacchaeus was also determined! So, he ran ahead of the crowd and climbed up into a Sycamore tree! Now he would be sure to see Jesus.

As Jesus passed under the tree, He peered up into the tree and called Zacchaeus down, informing him that He wanted to stay at his house that night.

Zacchaeus and Jesus had some great conversation, resulting in Jesus proclaiming to Zacchaeus that salvation had come to his house that very day.

Because Zacchaeus was determined, and he took action, the King of kings and Lord of lords called him down out of the tree, went to his house and dined with him, spending time with him in private.

This gives us some motivation to take a look at our own efforts to spend time with Jesus. Are we putting forth the same effort that Zacchaeus did? Are we willing to run ahead of the crowd and climb a tree just to get a glimpse of Him?

Are we willing to push aside those things that try to stop us from getting to Him?

Are we willing to share our heart with Him, telling Him of our love for Him?

Let’s follow the example of Zacchaeus and watch our relationship with Jesus grow and flourish!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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