For Thursday, March 18, 2021
Luke 19:10 GNT: “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
“Son of Man” is a name Jesus calls himself. He’s been dealing with Zacchaeus, a sinner and tax collector, one born to Hebrew parents but who had fallen away from the faith. The irony is that while Zacchaeus was seeking Jesus, Zacchaeus was the one who was lost!
Something similar happened earlier, when Jesus explained, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” (Mark 2:17)
Zacchaeus was lost to his parents, lost to his religion, lost to his community, and lost to whatever friends he might have had – yet in a sense, not lost to God. One lesson here is that if we repent – if we’re willing to seek Jesus, ALL sin can be forgiven. Jesus spotted Zacchaeus in a tree, opened his eyes, and then Zacchaeus sought Jesus and his obtained his forgiveness.
Zacchaeus was given hope!
Blessings and safety today!
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406
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