One of the many beloved “Sunday School” lessons involves the “wee little man” named Zacchaeus . In Luke 19:1-10 , we read the story that he wanted to see Jesus. He climbed up in a sycamore tree to see over the heads of the crowd due to his small stature. Despite the immense crowd, Jesus singles him out, approaches the tree, and engages Zacchaeus in conversation. The dialogue was convincing as we see Jesus helping Zacchaeus to come down out of the tree . As the story ends, Jesus walks with Zacchaeus to his home. Once there, more fellowship, discussion and a meal is shared. Most importantly, in verses 8 and 9 , we hear the impact of Jesus in his life. Zacchaeus has a change of heart. He amends for his past and presents a course of action in which to prove the sincerity of his confession and repentance. Jesus affirms that change by saying “Today salvation has come to this house….” Interesting, to me, is what Jesus said next in verse 10: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to ...
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