Judges 19:1-30; Isaiah 37:8-38; 1 Corinthians 15:1-34
And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. Luke 19:2
Often when we think of Zacchaeus we consider his riches. But we need also to consider his resolve. “He sought to see Jesus who he was” (Luke 19:3). He was not deterred by his stature nor by the impact his belief in Christ would have on his substance (Mark 10:23). Upon meeting Christ, he who had received the Lord joyfully resembled His master (2 Cor. 8:9) in his offer to give half his wealth to the poor. He obeyed the Scriptures in his willingness to make restitution for any wrongs committed (Ex. 22:1). Regeneration produces dramatic results in the life of the believer. —Lloyd Cain
Father, I know that all my life is portioned out for me;
The changes that are sure to come, I do not fear to see. —A. L. Waring