09/10/2018
Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything I will pay back four times as much". Luke 19: 8-9
I think Zacchaeus felt not only the physical presence of Christ, but the inner presence of Christ in his heart. That for him became a moment of conversion. Dear friends, no one can have an encounter with Jesus Christ and remain the same. Zacchaeus made a radical turn by not just acknowledging and confessing his sin but by making restitution. l will return what l have stolen. Not just words, but action as well.
Pause. What have you done or are doing, that you need to turn away from? Are you stealing, cheating, lying or gossiping?
As you sit at table today l invite you to imagine Jesus and your Church community sitting with you. The people around you may be judging you but l want you to experience the gentle presence of Jesus in your heart. I want you to experience his gentle invitation to repent in your heart. Let this be your moment of conversion.
So after this experience, what are you going to do?
Remember: Not just words but action as well.
Be blessed
Deacon TP Garikayi Church daily devotions.