Reflections
November 14, 2011
Luke 19:1-10
Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a
man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a
wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see Him
because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and
climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass
that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to him,
“Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And
he came down quickly and received Him with joy. When they all saw this,
they began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to stay at the house of a
sinner.” But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half
of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have
extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.” And
Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house because this
man too is a descendant of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek
and to save what was lost.”
Reflection:
Zacchaeus was seeking to see who Jesus was. This is Zacchaeus’
original intention. The story ends with Jesus seeking Zacchaeus and with
the short Zacchaeus standing tall with Jesus.
God is indeed generous with His grace. We ask for a meal, God sends
us a feast. We pray for rain, God gives us a good harvest. We pray for
forgiveness, God gives us tremendous blessings. There are no small
portions from the Lord, only graces shaken, pressed down, and running
over.
Be ready to be overwhelmed by the Lord. He not only taps us on our
backs but also lifts us up. He not only shakes our hands but also
embraces us. John Paul II, when at his last breath, exclaimed, “Lord, I
was looking for You, now You found me!” The Lord gives only generously
and gratuitously, no other way!
Indulge in a hearty meal with your family today.
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