Read: Luke 19:1-10
Alf Clark walks the city streets looking for Zacchaeus. Well, not the actual one in the BibleJesus already found him. Alf and some friends who serve with an urban ministry do what Jesus did in Luke 19. They go purposefully through town to meet with and help those in need.
Alf walks house to house in his neighborhood, knocking on doors and saying to whoever peeks out, Hi, Im Alf. Do you have any needs I can pray for? Its his way of opening up communication andlike Jesus did with tax-collector Zacchaeusseeking to supply needed counsel and spiritual life and hope.
Notice what Jesus did. Luke simply says that Jesus passed through Jericho (Luke 19:1). Of course, a crowd gathered, as usually occurred when Jesus came to town. Zacchaeus, being height challenged, climbed a tree. Jesus, while passing through, walked right over to his tree and told him He had to visit at his house. That day salvation came to Zacchaeuss house. Jesus had come to seek and to save that which was lost (v.10).
Do we look for Zacchaeus? He is everywhere, needing Jesus. In what ways can we share Christs love with people who need the Savior?
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Rain is almost here...getting VERY dark outside.