Jesus Visited Zaccheus – Will He Visit You?

Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way. When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, "Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house." And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. When they saw it, they all began to grumble, saying, "He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:3-10

Next year…always looking ahead! Do you ever RSVP to an invitation? Do you take it seriously when someone sends you an invitation that says “RSVP?” Do you know what those letters stand for…and what the proper etiquette it when you receive such an invitation? Stay tuned to this blog in the coming weeks and see if you need to RSVP to an invitation from Jesus. His character traits of obedience, respect, attentiveness, commitment, as well as love ensure that He would certainly respond to an invitation. He is more likely though to initiate an invitation to your home, just as He did with Zaccheus. Would you come down from the tree and receive Jesus into your home? Zaccheus responded—gladly. 

Training Tip – Have you taught your children what it means to RSVP to an invitation? If not, do it today. It is a good habit to form for this coming New Year.

Happy New Year to you and your family. 

Lord Jesus, thank you for the invitation to come to a Banquet With The King—You are the King of my life, my Savior and my Friend. I count it all joy just to know You and to respond to your invitation.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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