Welcome to this Come to Jesus Daily Devotional (Posted each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) as we continue in our Luke, Exploring Who Jesus is series.
From Luke 19:1-7, let’s reflect on Zacchaeus; he ‘wanted to see Jesus’; however, the deeper truth is that Jesus was seeking him.
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‘Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short, he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. 5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. 7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.” Luke 19:1-7)
Zacchaeus yearned to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Perhaps rumours of miracles stirred his curiosity, or an unspoken thirst drove him. Yet, this desire wasn’t self-made—it hints at God’s prior work, subtly shaping Zacchaeus’ heart to draw him near. Our own journey to faith begins the same way: not with our seeking, but with Jesus stirring us toward Himself.
Obstacles stood in Zacchaeus’ way—his height, the pressing crowd—mirroring our spiritual reality. Sin and human limitation block our path to God; no effort can close the distance. But then comes grace: Jesus looks up, calls Zacchaeus by name, and insists, “I must stay at your house today.” Amid the crowd’s grumbling, Jesus defies expectation, pursuing the outcast. This is the gospel’s heartbeat—God finds us before we find Him.
This meeting was no coincidence. Guided by the Spirit, Jesus sought Zacchaeus with purpose, fulfilling what John later captures:
“We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
Zacchaeus climbed the tree to see, but Jesus was already on a mission to save.
Rejoice today: your faith didn’t start with you reaching toward God—He reached for you first. No matter your past or your limitations, Jesus is calling your name, longing to dwell with you.
Prayer and Reflection
How can I celebrate anew the grace of God choosing me?
Do I see Jesus seeking me, even when I feel distant?
Will I invite Him to ‘stay at my house’—sharing my time and opening every corner of my life?
Community Group Notes
1. Notices
It might be good to begin with notices. Please share from this week’s Church News.
Important notice, please be praying for our current gift days.
2. Icebreaker
How has God been speaking to you from His Word this week, and how has this helped you?
3. Worship together
Let’s begin our time together by lifting our eyes and hearts to worship our great God. Perhaps you have readings and songs that you would like to use together. Let’s be open to the gifts that the Spirit wants to give in order to encourage one another.
4. Study and pray together.
Balanced Time Allocation - Please ensure a balanced focus on discussion, SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite), and prayer so that each section is meaningful and fruitful.
On Sunday, we explored Luke 19:1-10, where Jesus seeks out Zacchaeus, a man considered ‘lost,’ and brings transformation to his life. Jesus' mission was to seek and save the lost, and He invites us to join Him in this mission.
Please read Luke 19:1-10 and discuss:
Personal reflection - Did God speak to you through Sunday’s message in a way that could encourage others?
Becoming a Christian – What does Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus teach us about how someone comes to faith?
Life Transformation – What changes do we see in Zacchaeus after meeting Jesus? How does this reflect the transformation that happens when someone truly follows Christ?
SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite)
Mission inspiration from the text - What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ mission and our role in it?
Share Stories – Have you had any recent experiences of Serving, Investing, or Inviting someone toward Jesus? Let’s encourage one another.
Practical Next Steps – Who is God putting on your heart to reach? Spend some time discussing and praying for those you regularly engage with, including any ‘people of peace’ in your life.
Let’s pray together:
Let’s pray for one another based on our study, and bring before God any other
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