- What would you be willing to do to get a good look at Jesus?
- All Zaccheus' wanted was a look... A good look.
- But there were obstacles that stood in the way.
- He had an unchangeable situation.
- He could have made excuses or given up but He didn't.
- He decided to do the unusual and get "Above" the obstacles - He climbed a tree.
- Once he got above his circumstances, he had an opportunity to see Jesus.
- How about you?
- What are you obstacles that prevent you from "seeing" Jesus.
- Is it past failures?
- Is it debt?
- Is it an addiction or a habit?
- Is it a broken relationship?
- Whatever it is, Jesus is saying today - do whatever it takes to "Rise Above"
- Do whatever it takes to "See Him" through your circumstances.
- Don't let your circumstances prevent you from seeing Him and experiencing His presence.
- Once He saw Him, He had the opportunity of Experiencing Him.
- Luke 19:5 says, "When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.” (Luke 19:5 NLT)
- But Zacchaeus still had an opportunity to respond and welcome Him in.
- Zacchaeus could have thought, "I'm not worthy enough for Him to come into my home."
- He could have thought, "I don't deserve Having Jesus in my home."
- He could have said, "No, let me get everything straightened out before you come to my home."
- But instead, "Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy."(Luke 19:6)
- He welcomed Jesus in!
- Jesus showed Zacchaeus anything can be changed.
- What he thought was permanent was not permanent at all.
- When you get a good look at Jesus despite your circumstances, you end up with so much more.
- he discovered acceptance.
- He experienced restoration.
- He experienced a spiritual healing.
- His life was changed!
- Just like 2 Cor. 5:17 says, "Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!"
- Jesus wants nothing more than to come to your house today.
- Welcome Him into the center of your life and circumstances, today.
- A real encounter with Him changes Everything
- Don't let anything stand in your way...Not your past or your present circumstances...
- Not even your fear of the future...
- Get a Good Look at Jesus today and see what He sees!
- He sees a Life Change!
- He see a New You!
- He sees bright and beautiful future!
- Have a great Tuesday!