“Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.’”
Luke 19:9-10
Many of us know the story of Zacchaeus from our childhood Sunday School days. “Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he. …” But aside from our songs, consider how the heart of Zacchaeus was singing that day! Here he was, just trying to get a glimpse of Jesus—only for Jesus to call him down from the tree and tell him that He was joining him for dinner!
While the religious leaders grumbled as usual that Jesus would eat with a tax collector, Zacchaeus was overwhelmed with joy (vv. 6-7). Unable to contain it, his heart burst with a new tune: He would pay back all those he had defrauded. Indeed, salvation had come to the house of Zacchaeus that day—not because of his changed heart, but because Jesus had sought him out.
What joy it is to know that the Host of hosts sees us in our diminutive state and declares Himself to be the Host in our own hearts and homes! His Spirit resides in us here and now. But there will also be a day when we, like Zacchaeus and many other sinners, will enjoy the feast with Jesus face-to-face.
While the religious leaders grumbled as usual that Jesus would eat with a tax collector, Zacchaeus was overwhelmed with joy (vv. 6-7). Unable to contain it, his heart burst with a new tune: He would pay back all those he had defrauded. Indeed, salvation had come to the house of Zacchaeus that day—not because of his changed heart, but because Jesus had sought him out.
What joy it is to know that the Host of hosts sees us in our diminutive state and declares Himself to be the Host in our own hearts and homes! His Spirit resides in us here and now. But there will also be a day when we, like Zacchaeus and many other sinners, will enjoy the feast with Jesus face-to-face.
Scripture Focus
Luke 19:1-10
Insight
If we can enjoy such fellowship with Jesus now—how much better when we see Him in person!
Bible In A Year
- Genesis 47-48
- Psalm 24
- Mark 4