GENESIS 18:3 (CEB)
He said, "Sirs, if you would be so kind, don’t just pass by your servant."
LUKE 19:5 (CEB)
When Jesus came to that spot, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down at once. I must stay in your home today.”
He said, "Sirs, if you would be so kind, don’t just pass by your servant."
LUKE 19:5 (CEB)
When Jesus came to that spot, he looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down at once. I must stay in your home today.”
THE ESSENCE
When God sees genuine interest, he stops.
DAILY FODDER
Why would God be so willing to stop for such unremarakable people? How is this good news for you?
PRAYER
God, I’m grateful that you are a "people person" — that you are willing to interject yourself into the lives of ordinary drifting broken people. Forgive me for acting as though I have somehow made myself attractive to you. Help me to express genuine gratitude and welcome. Seeing the types of people you embrace in the Bible keeps me from getting a big head. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
