"Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house." And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, "He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner." But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over."
If only we were all a little more like Zacchaeus and willing to go out of the way to place ourselves in Jesus' path. If only we would respond quickly to Jesus' call. If only we would be willing to give up everything for Jesus and repay him four times over for all our trespasses against him. This is what it takes to become a disciple of Christ and be saved. It is in seeking that we find. It is in answering the call that we become who we are meant to be. It is in sacrificing that we are enriched in love, mercy, and grace.
What can we do to place ourselves in the path of Jesus? What can we do to respond to the call of Christ? Are we willing to make amends for our sins and live charitable lives?
O Lord, let us come quickly when you call.
Amen.
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