Manna for Your Morning

When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. — Luke 19:6 (NASB1995) Zaccheus ran on ahead of the crowd and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, for He was about to pass through that way. (See Luke 19:4) When Jesus invited Himself to stay at Zaccheus’ house, He received Him gladly. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” May we gladly receive Him into our hearts and into every area of our lives, each and every day. …let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly. — Psalm 68:3 (NKJV)

Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way. When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. — Luke 19:3-6 (NASB1995) May we have our minds set on seeing Jesus and getting to know Him more intimately. Let us position ourselves away from any distractions, and above all obstacles that may block our view from seeing Him and understanding His ways more clearly. Hebrews 12:2 (NLT) tells us to keep our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Jesus is standing at the door of your heart. In Revelation 3:20, He says: “…if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” Will you receive Him gladly...