Devotion:
Read Luke 19:1-10.
It is one of the best stories in the whole Bible: a story of a person totally transformed.
Nobody wanted to be around Zacchaeus. Nobody wanted to be seen with him. I am guessing that most any relationship he had was maintained only by his wealth. He had wronged a lot of people. He had sold his soul to the god of money.
One wonders why he wanted to see Jesus. Was it only to get a quick glance at someone who had become a “celebrity” around the area? Was there a longing in him to somehow connect to this rabbi who he had heard forgave sins? He probably figured he would never have that chance.
But then, Jesus stopped and looked right at him; even spoke to him! And because he had gotten so used to nobody wanting to be around him, it had to have been more than surprising that Jesus offered to come to his house. The impact of that visit changed his life forever.
Who is that person or family you know that nobody wants to be around? Who do you need to notice? Who do you need to go visit?
Personal Worship Option:
Offer this prayer or one like it in your own words: Holy Spirit, please open my eyes and ears to see and hear those around me who need someone to notice them. Thank you for the difference you have made in my life. Help me make a difference in them, through you. Amen.
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