In Luke chapter 19, we meet a man named Zaccheus. He wanted to see Jesus. The Bible tells us that Zaccheus was wealthy but something was still missing in his life. It’s interesting that we are told that Zaccheus was short and so he had to climb a tree to be able to see Jesus. When Jesus got there, he looked up into the tree and told Zaccheus to come down because he was going to his house.
Zaccheus was looking for Jesus. Jesus was looking for Zaccheus.
Jesus is looking for us, also. “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord” Jer. 29:11-14 It sounds like a good thing to be found by him!
Thought Question:
What tree are you willing to climb to see Jesus? Getting up a little earlier, waiting 30 minutes to watch a show on Netflix or maybe going for a quiet walk instead of going shopping. Remember, he promises you will find him!