When Jesus got to the tree, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down. Today is my day to be a guest in your home.” Zacchaeus scrambled out of the tree, hardly believing his good luck, delighted to take Jesus home with him. ~ Luke 19:5-6 (MSG)
KEY IDEA:
Seekers become joyful as they realize how passionately the Lord has been seeking them out.PRAYER:
Lord, while seeking you, I've discovered that you have been seeking after me -- except with more passion than I could ever generate. It's not really about my efforts but about your faithfulness to seek and find sinful people. I am one of those people. Often I make poor choices and wander off the path leading to you. But like the father in the prodigal son parable you are running out to find me. You are scanning the treeline to look for Zacchaeus and those who want to know you. Thank you. Change my life so that I am receptive of your grace. Fill me with the song of a person being embraced by Jesus. Amen.