SHORT KA BA?

a personal reflection on Luke 19:1-10 (November 20, 2018)

Kahit may kapangyarihan o kayamanan parang kulang pa rin. That’s how Zaccheus felt. That’s how most of us feel.

Zacchaeus had both power & money as Luke 19:2 says "he was a chief tax collector, and rich.” Yet, he felt a void in his life. Parang bitin. Maybe that's why we wanted to "see who Jesus was" (Luke 19:3).

Try lang. Baka Siya ang sagot. Baka Siya ang magpupuno kung ano man ang kulang.

Zacchaeus knew that he had to see Jesus but could not because "of the crowd” & "because he was small of stature.” (Luke 19:3)

• What is that “crowd” that is blocking you from seeing the Lord?
• More importantly, are you the “crowd” that is keeping the other “Zacchaeus” of this world from seeing Jesus?

These “Zachs” feel that they are short. Maybe they feel un-worthy. Maybe it’s because of their past. Maybe it’s because of sin. But aren’t we all "Zachs”? The bible says "all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God." - Romans 3:23

What should we do then?

Luke 19:4 has the answer. It says "So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way."

1. Don’t let others block you from experiencing Jesus even if it requires you to run & climbed up. Be persistent!
2. Don’t be part of the “crowd”. Instead, be a sycamore tree and allow others to see Jesus!

May you have a blessed Tuesday! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com