Luke 19:8-10
“But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.””
Luke 19:8-10 NIV
Reflecting on our own lives, we should consider how we have experienced Jesus’ seeking and saving us. This gratitude should inspire us to live lives that honor Him and to share our testimonies with others.
Engaging with those experiencing less fortunateness. Jesus’s interaction with Zacchaeus encourages us to engage with those who are often overlooked or despised by society. This could mean volunteering, building relationships with the marginalized, or advocating for justice and compassion in our communities.
Jesus didn't come to please the religious crowd. Jesus didn't come to pander to the social crowd. Jesus didn't come to hang out with the wild bunch. Jesus didn't come to hobnob with the affluent of his day. Instead, Jesus entered the world to save sinners, all sinners of every class, gender, and ethnicity.
When we look back over the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus reach out to men and women, young and old, powerful and forgotten, demon-possessed, and the politically connected. He came to save sinners of all shapes, sizes, and stripes. He came to save you and me.
Jesus came so that the last could be first, the sick could be healed, the sinners could be saved, and the lost could be found. That was His purpose, to fix that which was broken, not just what is broken in us, but also all that is broken in our world, all humanity that is warped, and all that is lost that goes with this brokenness.
So how can we wear the name of Jesus, the Son of Man who is our Savior, and not live with His passion and purpose toward what we see lost in our world? This is a question I ask myself daily!
These verses are a powerful declaration of Jesus's purpose: to seek and to save the lost. It highlights the proactive love of God, the inclusiveness of salvation, and the transformative power of an encounter with Christ. They challenge us to embrace Jesus’s mission, extend grace and forgiveness, and engage with those who need to experience the love of God.
As we reflect on this passage, let us be inspired to live out the call to seek and save the lost in our own lives, embodying the love and compassion of Jesus in all that we do. God still knows the heart of man, and He is still seeking and saving those which are lost and bringing salvation to many souls who trust in Him by grace through faith!!!
Father, thank You for this day and that You sent Jesus to seek and to save all lost sinners like us and for the amazing love and grace You have bestowed upon us. Lord, open up the abundantly blessings of heaven and rain them down upon my friend and family today. Thank You for forgiving our sins, for bringing salvation into our hearts, and for making it Your dwelling place. Lord, keep us humble in heart, meek in spirit, and submissive to Your Holy Spirit, and may we be used to Your greater glory in all we say and do today. Be a blessing.
Father, we love You. Amen !
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