Thursday 12 May
READ: Luke 19:1-9 MORE LESSON: 2 Cor. 6:2
Zacchaeus needed a turn-around and we have seen how he obtained information about the itinerary of Jesus, which turned his situation around. It is a strong desire for a change that makes a man to seek for knowledge and information. A complacent person sits back while life-changing information slips by but when a man is determined for a change, he does everything possible to get the necessary information. If you need to go to school, go for training, buy books or ask questions, do all you need to do to get the necessary information. Zaccheus was recorded to be a rich man and he was the head of all the tax-collectors. So he was definitely popular and influential. However, he didn't allow what he had to hinder what he desired. He had money, connections and popularity but he didn't have eternal life which only Jesus can give. When he heard that Jesus was passing by, he forgot all that he was and had and humbled himself to go get that which he needed. He didn't allow his past successes to prevent the next one. There are some things that can hinder you from getting to where you desire. The greatest hindrance to the next success is the present success. If you become proud because of the successes you have, you might never get the next one.
Zacchaeus was a man of small stature but he humbled himself to climb a tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Whereas some people felt too big to come to see Jesus in day light, Zacchaeus, on his own part, climbed a tree in broad day light, just to take a look at Jesus. He disregarded what people think to get his desired change. He had a physical challenge of being small in stature that could have prevented him from seeing Jesus but he didn't allow the physical challenge to limit him. So even his past failure could not stop him from encountering Jesus. Do not let the fact that you have failed before hinder you from your breakthrough. Do something about your situation. If you must go up to do something in life, you must do something.
You need the right information to go up in life. Beyond getting information, you must act on the information you have received. Zacchaeus left his house and went to climb a tree, that is action. There is always an action and sacrifice that you need to engage in to enter into your next level. Finally, it was not merely climbing the tree that changed Zacchaeus' life. Many people climbed trees before and after him and the only change they had was a broken arm. It wasn't climbing the tree, it was Jesus that changed his life. Jesus only is the change you need. When you encounter Jesus you will experience a divine turn-around.
Prayer/Action
* Ask God to endow you with the right virtues needed to enter destiny.
* Rebuke pride in your life.
* Ask Jesus to visit your destiny as He visited Zacchaeus.
PROPHETIC PRAYER
I cover up all graves dug for me, I turn every coffin built for me and cancel every death sentence fixed on me this year, in the name of Jesus.
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