This morning we read the account of Zacchaeus. As I was reading I got to thinking about how determined this man was to see Jesus. When you think about the fact that this was a wealthy man, it is very interesting to imagine him climbing a tree in the midst of a crowd to see Jesus. It is obvious he did not care what others thought about him scooting up a tree. When I think about it, how many are willing to go to such an extreme to see Jesus? How determined is your heart to see Jesus today?
When Jesus called Zacchaeus by name and told him he was coming to his house, did you see what happened? This man had an immediate transformation of his heart in reaction to being called by Jesus. Zacchaeus Says, "Lord, Lord, here and now I give..." Just like Jesus, he immediately had the attitude of a giving heart. He was already being renewed and transformed into the likeness of Jesus. He knew the things that he had been doing were wrong right away and immediately began to turn them around. He began to clean his spiritual house so Jesus could come and stay.
The response form our Lord to him, "Today salvation has come to this house...."
Are you determined to see and hear from Jesus today? It may require something that may seem extreme to others. If I am wise enough and sane enough in the eyes of God to have a heart set on Him and to respond in whatever way required to Him, it should not matter what the world thinks...
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Beauty
A Day of Delights
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- His Delighted Servant
- My faith is what moves me , it is enjoyable, irresistable, lovely and warm with a sense of mystery. Its like a summer day with a gentle breeze blowing my hair, like a butterfly emerging from a cacoon, like a flower pushing its way through the soil of the earth, like a hidden treasure waiting to be found, yes it is my faith that defines me and I am completely content regardless of what goes on around me...My life with Yeshua is like a well written novel that I can not and will not put down... My greatest desire is to be used by Him to touch hearts without religiousity, denominationalism or legalism. One heart at a time. God Bless All from Shelli
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