Lachlan Macquarie, governor of New South Wales from 18101821, had a way of making everyone feel included in the new colony. When the exclusives (free settlers, civil servants, and military officers) shunned the society of the emancipists (transported convicts given conditional or absolute pardon), Governor Macquarie insisted that they be treated as social equals.
Jesus showed interest in Zacchaeus, a shunned tax collector in Jericho, and included him in the recipients of His salvation plan (Luke 19:1-10). A marginalized and hated man because of his profession, Zacchaeus was desperate to see Jesus and climbed a tree to get a glimpse of Him. When Jesus passed by, He saw Zacchaeus desire and told him to come down because he had a divine appointment at his house. Some complained that Jesus was spending time with a sinner. His loving attention changed Zacchaeus life. He repented and offered restitution for those he had defrauded. Salvation had come to his house.
Jesus mission was simple: Diligently search for lost people, whatever their social standing, and offer them Gods salvation plan. As followers of Christ, we too have that as our mission.
Read: Luke 19:1-10
Good morning, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))
Have a terrific Friday.