Sunday 4th Nov - Luke 19:1-10
The story of Zacchaeus is a story of transformation. The message is that anything can be transformed, even the worst of tax collectors. There is no soul or system that is irredeemable. This Zacchaeus is famous for climbing a tree and getting a good look at the man Jesus. It hints that he was tired of being the outsider, the onlooker, and he was ready for something new. He must have got an almighty shock when Jesus decides to have dinner with him. The change of heart that is Zacchaeus’ is one of social redemption as well as personal. He is willing to do more than the law required to repay those he did wrong and he was prepared to live a changed life from that day on. If we have done wrong it is important to sort it out and with a sacrificial dimension. It is the sign of the changed heart. We should live as ‘debt free’ as we can. We should live in such a way that is not exploiting or robbing others of abundant life. (David Barbour)
Think back on the moment you accepted Christ as your Leader and heart changer.
What changes in your heart occurred during this time?
What changes happened in your relationships with others?
How can you ensure that your life is showing the same evidence of a changed heart today?
How has your change of heart brought economic justice in the world?
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