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Luke 19:1-10(Good News Translation)
Sunday
January 24, 2010
Embodying Hope and Celebrating our Unity in Christ Jesus
Introduction
Luke 19:1-10: Today's reading is a story of healing and salvation. Zacchaeus, a tax collector, welcomes Jesus into his home, despite the grumblings of others. Through the encounter, Zacchaeus is transformed, and Jesus forgives him.
Today's Scripture: Luke 19:10
"The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."
How is this Scripture passage speaking to me today?
Today's Reading
1Jesus went on into Jericho and was passing through. 2There was a chief tax collector there named Zacchaeus, who was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was a little man and could not see Jesus because of the crowd. 4So he ran ahead of the crowd and climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, who was going to pass that way. 5When Jesus came to that place, he looked up and said to Zacchaeus, “Hurry down, Zacchaeus, because I must stay in your house today.” 6Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed him with great joy. 7All the people who saw it started grumbling, “This man has gone as a guest to the home of a sinner!” 8Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Listen, sir! I will give half my belongings to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will pay back four times as much.” 9Jesus said to him, Salvation has come to this house today, for this man, also, is a descendant of Abraham. 10The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.Reflect
What is the role of faith this story? Where do you see healing? Where do you see salvation? Why do people grumble about Jesus helping Zacchaeus? Are there people who are undeserving of God's grace in the world? Why or why not? How does Jesus "seek and save the lost" (19:10)?
Pray
Lord Jesus, you extend your healing grace and salvation beyond the limits of my understanding. Open my mind and heart, that I may share your abundant blessings with those most in need of your love. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who have been rejected by their communities
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