THE SET UP
Currently, Taylor Swift is on a concert tour to end all concert tours. “Swifties” as her fans are known, and their parents, are willing to fork over thousands of dollars for a ticket to one of her shows, and still many people can’t get their hands on them. To call it a “hot ticket” is an understatement. People will often go to ridiculous lengths to get a seat at a game or even a glimpse of a famous celebrity. That is kind of Zacchaeus’ story. He wanted to see Jesus in the worst way. But he was too short to get a glimpse through the crowd. So he ran ahead on the Jesus parade route, climbed a tree, and waited for an overhead view. When Jesus finally noticed him, He told Zacchaeus to climb down, then invited Himself over for dinner. That dinner led to a change of heart and purpose for Zacchaeus. I am so glad that God will meet people wherever they are to lead them into new life.
PASSAGE TO READ
Luke 19:1-10 (Page 630 in our house bibles)
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Who is the most famous person you’ve ever seen or met in person?
What’s your favorite part of Zacchaeus’ story?
Jesus said He came to seek and save the lost. How do you see that played out in this interaction with Zacchaeus?
PRAYER IDEA
Thank God that He is willing to meet you where you are at and that He has a unique purpose for your life.