Luke 19 - Day 418 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Luke 19-5-7 Observation: As Jesus entered Jericho, he notices the chief tax collector up in a tree and invites himself to Zacchaeus' home. The crowds witness Jesus' actions and start to grumble. Application: Why is it easier to grumble about others than to love them as ourselves? The crowd rightfully had a legitimate complaint against tax collectors, because they abused their power for personal gain. So why would Jesus befriend the chief tax collector? Because from God's perspective, a sinner is a sinner so there is no hierarchy of who is worse. It's not easy to love someone who takes advantage of us, but if we start from God's perspective then at least we can see them for who they are - a blurred reflection of ourselves. Prayer: Lord, have mercy on me a sinner. Comments are closed.
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