Luke 19:3-4 "And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way."
In studying these verses I see a couple of things.
1. Zaccheus was seeking Jesus. Am I seeking Jesus?
2. He couldn't get to Jesus for the press. I imagine a swarm of people all around him pushing and pulling and nudging. I imagine he felt like a pinball in the crowd. I often feel this way in the world. I am trying to find Jesus but among the crowd of the world and all of its thoughts and ideas pushing and pulling and yelling at me, it is hard to find Him.
3. Because Zacchues couldn't find Jesus, he ran....he didn't walk or skip or mosey on down...no, he ran! That tells me he is urgently seeking Jesus.
4. He climbed a tree. Now, as a kid this is a pretty routine task and even then it can be challenging. But as an adult! And a sycamore tree at that. Now I am not sure if their sycamores are the same as ours but if so...wow! That is a tall tree. I am thinking those are going to be some sore muscles on the morning. But Zaccheus thought it was worth it to see Jesus. Do we think it is worth it? Are we willing to do a little climbing to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world so that we can fix our eyes on Jesus?
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