You can read the story in Luke 19.
I'm picturing the scene. Jesus walking through the main street, encouraging, healing, joking, generally having a good time with the people. And He comes to the tree. And He's not the only one who notices the tax collector perched precariously on a branch peeking through the leaves at the crowd. Zacchaeus becomes the focus of attention. Hated, he becomes the focus of abuse and jokes. He's teased and sworn at. They laugh at his predicament and demean him because of his size. And maybe even his legs are shamefully uncovered.
But Jesus is different. Zacchaeus, let's have lunch.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock... Let's eat. I want your company. Let's spend some time together. And that's all it took to radically change a life. Just a little love in the midst of conflict.
There may be some unbelievers here. Maybe you are stressed, and came here looking for something but you aren't sure what.
Let me tell you, who you need is Jesus. Whatever conflict, stress, difficulties you are experiencing, Jesus loves you, wants to spend time with you, and can radically change your life.
I'm picturing the scene. Jesus walking through the main street, encouraging, healing, joking, generally having a good time with the people. And He comes to the tree. And He's not the only one who notices the tax collector perched precariously on a branch peeking through the leaves at the crowd. Zacchaeus becomes the focus of attention. Hated, he becomes the focus of abuse and jokes. He's teased and sworn at. They laugh at his predicament and demean him because of his size. And maybe even his legs are shamefully uncovered.
But Jesus is different. Zacchaeus, let's have lunch.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock... Let's eat. I want your company. Let's spend some time together. And that's all it took to radically change a life. Just a little love in the midst of conflict.
There may be some unbelievers here. Maybe you are stressed, and came here looking for something but you aren't sure what.
Let me tell you, who you need is Jesus. Whatever conflict, stress, difficulties you are experiencing, Jesus loves you, wants to spend time with you, and can radically change your life.