Luke 19:1-10
Let’s remember to pray for Jim and Marty.
“Notice what you notice.” Parallels between the blind man/men and Zacchaeus…
- They heard that Jesus was coming their way. Apparently the crowd following Jesus was large and loud.
- They made the effort to see Jesus – the blind men verbally and Zacchaeus visually.
- The crowd was displeased – they tried to shut up the blind men and they berated Jesus for being a guest in a sinner’s house.
- When He became aware of them Jesus called them to Him.
- They came hastily!
- They made their requests known to Jesus – the blind men seeking sight and Zacchaeus seeking forgiveness.
- Jesus granted “salvation” in each case.
Yet with all the similarities there was one big difference between the blind men and Zacchaeus: the blind men were dirt-poor beggars and Zacchaeus was a very rich chief tax collector. Yet they both called to Jesus and He answered their prayers and made them whole. It doesn’t matter who we are or where we are in life, Jesus is always there to hear our call and heal us at our deepest needs. What a Mighty God we serve…!!!
Slava Bohu!
Indeed! I was struck by Zacchaeus and his immediate and very generous restitution. Clear repentance with public notice. Whew! God accepts us at whatever level with so much generosity.