2 Maccabees 6:18-31
Psalm 3:2-7
Luke 19:1-10
WHEN YOUR FAITH IS SEEKING UNDERSTANDING, GOD TAKES IT TO A GREATER HEIGHT
Dearest in Christ, nothing can prevent us from deepening our faith in God. Faith can push us beyond our limits to find God and inspire extraordinary actions to encounter Jesus and receive favors. In Luke 19:1-10, Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, sought to see Jesus passing by. Jesus called him down from the sycamore tree, promising to stay at his house. Zacchaeus repented and was pleased, leading Jesus to stay with him.
Z – Zealously collected taxes for Rome,
A – Although he was despised by many,
C – Christ saw his heart and offered grace,
C – Changed by love, he sought redemption,
H – Humbled by the Savior’s call,
A – As he gave back what he had taken,
E – Eager to follow Jesus’ way,
U – Uplifted by faith, he found salvation,
S – Saved by grace, he was transformed forever.
Faith invites Jesus into our hearts, and repentance pleases the Lord. Heaven rejoices over a lost soul’s conversion. Salvation entered Zacchaeus’s house through repentance and faith. The people of Jericho thought they could do without Jesus, not realizing He held the key to their salvation. Our salvation depends on our relationships; how we love others reflects how we love God. Salvation comes through baptism and ongoing conversion. We must always be ready for the master’s return. Do not grow lazy but imitate those who through faith and patience, are inheriting the promise (Hebrews 6:12).
Be inspired : keep the faith alive and watch how God will elevate you to greater heights.
Fr Joseph Osho
