Even if you're in a tree

In Luke 19, we can read the story of Zacchaeus, a wealthy and seemingly unscrupulous tax collector. JESUS was passing through and Zacchaeus, who was short in stature wanted to see him, so, Zacchaeus climbed a tree, a sycamore tree.As JESUS passed by, He looked up in the tree and told Zacchaeus to come down because He was going to dine with him that day. Zacchaeus came down quickly and took JESUS to his house.

Those who witnessed this event began to murmur and bad-mouth JESUS'S decision to dine with Zacchaeus because Zacchaeus was not a good man. However, JESUS came to seek out those who need a SAVIOR. Zacchaeus knew something was missing; he climbed a tree to see the SAVIOR. JESUS knew Zacchaeus was searching, He came to where he was.

Today's word is Luke 19:10, NIV, which reads, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

If anyone ever wonders why JESUS came to earth in human form, lived a perfect life, and died a horrendous death, this verse sums it up - He came to save us. JESUS took on a human body, lived on this earth, and died a death in order to pay a price that we couldn't. He did it for us. And, if we, like Zacchaeus will earnestly seek Him, He is there.

The story of Zacchaeus is a powerful reminder that JESUS is seeking those who need a SAVIOR, those who need to be saved. If you don't know Him as your personal SAVIOR, if you have not committed your life and your soul, your heart, to Him, may today be the day. Call upon His name and be saved. He is waiting on you, even if you're in a tree.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T