Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” Luke 19:1-5
Four ways we judge
- By appearance – how do I look?
- By achievement -what have I accomplished
- By approval – How well am I liked
- By affluence-How much do I. Own
The greatest changes in our lives take place when we see ourselves the way that God sees us.
How much do I matter to God?
- No matter how small I feel, Jesus sees me
- No matter what others say, Jesus values me
- No matter what I’ve done, Jesus transforms me.
- No matter how far I’ve gone Jesus seeks me.
How should I respond
So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.
Luke 19:6
Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham.
Luke 19:9
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