“And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way.” – Luke 19:3-4
Zacchaeus was eager to see Jesus. VERY eager! Despite his prominent standing in the community as a chief tax collector, he happily abandoned his dignity and climbed a tree like a young child. Just to catch a glimpse of Jesus! And Jesus blessed him for it.
This Advent season, how eager are you to see Jesus? How excited are you to draw near to Him in quiet prayer and meditation? To worship Him in public and private? To read and hear His words? To proclaim the good news of His birth? Are you “Zacchaeus eager”? If not, why not? What would you need to change to recapture childlike excitement about Christmas and the coming of Jesus?
Think about that carefully. Then do it! Don’t hold back, climb a tree! #FollowJesus