Zacchaeus I want to be your guest today.
"And when Jesus reached the place, He looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today. So he hurried and came down, and he received and welcomed Him joyfully." (Luke 19:5-6 AMP)
Who is Zacchaeus?
Zach was an important CEO of a tax collection company for the the Romans. Something like a Director of the IRS. He was very wealthy and his wealth, considered ill gotten attracted animosities to him.
"Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham." (Luke 19:8-9 NLT)
People are convicted every day of malicious fraud by our courts every day. How many have volunteered to give back the loot?
Zacchaeus received Jesus with joy." (Luke 19: 6 RM)
What a gracious act.
Some of us have the opportunity to receive Jesus frequently in Holy Communion or in His word. Do you receive Him with joy? "Today salvation has come to this house." (Luke 19: 9) What a mighty reward for Zach and his family.
Do not let your heart grow lukewarm. Pray for the grace of joy and enthusiasm.
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