Change Your Vantage Point

Luke 19:1-6

¹ Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. ² A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. ³ He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. ⁴ So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.

⁵ When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today." ⁶ So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.

Zacchaeus by the world's standards lacked nothing. He was living the life! He may have been hated by the people he cheated but he lived the life he wanted. However, curiosity got a hold of him the day Jesus walked through Jericho. He wanted to see who Jesus was but being "a short man" the crowd obstructed his view. Zacchaeus was not like the rest of the crowd who pressed in close to Jesus. He did not need a miracle. He did not need a financial breakthrough. He was already a wealthy man. Figuratively speaking, Zacchaeus in his own eyes had climbed to new heights in his career but even at that position he was found lacking. He was lost! A truth from this story is that no matter how much money or success you have, you will still be found lacking if your view of Jesus is obstructed.

Change your vantage point to get a clear view of Jesus today. Look to Him as the author and finisher of your faith.

Have a great day! God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana