How did the crowd respond to Jesus’ gesture of friendship to *Zaccheus when He said He must stay at his house that day?  (*Some translations spell it: Zacchaeus) (See Monday through Thursday’s devotional for this event.) (NASB) Luke 19:7 “When they saw it, they all began to grumble, saying, ‘He has gone to be the […]

*Zaccheus was determined to see Jesus; he had run ahead and climbed into a sycamore tree to get the ‘best seat in the house’. (*Some translations spell it: Zacchaeus) (NASB) Luke 19:5-6 “When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, ‘Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay […]

*Zaccheus was not stopped by his height or a crowd of people…he wanted to see Jesus! (*Some translations spell it: Zacchaeus) (NASB) Luke 19:4 “So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way.” Zaccheus had the ‘best seat […]

*Zaccheus was trying to see Jesus but he couldn’t, a crowd was between them.  And Zaccheus was ‘small in stature’.  (See Luke 19:3) (*Some translations spell it: Zacchaeus) When you read your Bible, do you try to ‘see’ who Jesus is?  Zaccheus couldn’t see because of a crowd of people and he could not see […]

Jesus and His twelve disciples were on their way to Jerusalem…and they passed through Jericho. Jesus would intersect with *Zaccheus in Jericho and change his life. (*Some translations spell it: Zacchaeus) Zaccheus was a Jew who lived in Jericho.  He was a tax collector for the Roman Empire.  He benefited from it and he was […]

(NASB) Isaiah 12:1-2 “…I will give thanks to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. 2 Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid…”

Consider each facet of this marvelous fruit and how it impacts you: Love ~ God’s love for you through Jesus Christ’s death on the cross. Have you told Him that you love Him today? Joy ~ You can experience the deep inner delight of true happiness when you’re in line with God and His word. […]

Many people are on an exercise program of one form or another…to be healthy.  One of the results of exercise is stamina, endurance and a sense of well-being. So!  Physical exercise has many benefits and so does being spiritually fit. Consider the following Scripture passage: (NASB) 2 Peter 1:5-7 “…applying all diligence, in your faith […]

Dictionary definition of gentle: 1. Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable; patient.  2. Not harsh, severe, or violent; mild; soft We are to be gentle – toward others…considerate, kindly, patient, not harsh, severe or violent; mild in our manner toward others (isn’t this how you would like to be treated?). What has Jesus said? (Amplified) […]

(NASB) Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Dictionary definition of gentle: 1. Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable; patient. Jesus said to His followers: (NASB) Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and […]