07/14/2026
🕊️ Monday Message Recap
Doing Hard Things for God
Zacchaeus, the camel that went through the needle’s eye.
Luke 19:1–10 shows us a powerful picture of what it looks like when a person chooses to respond to God. Zacchaeus made the decision to seek Jesus, and when Jesus called him, he responded. His obedience required humility, surrender, and change.
To do God’s will is an act of your own will. God does not force us to obey Him. We must choose to follow Him, choose to respond to His call, and choose to make room for Him in our lives.
But doing God’s will also requires surrendering our will to His. It is not just about saying yes to God when it is easy. It is about letting go of pride, comfort, control, and anything that keeps us from fully obeying Him.
Doing God’s will and surrendering our will is worship. Worship is more than a song. Worship is the life we give back to God. When we obey, repent, give, forgive, serve, and surrender, we are honoring God with our whole lives.
Zacchaeus’ genuine response led to transformation. His worship was not empty; it produced action. He was willing to make things right, and Jesus declared that salvation had come to his house.
The rich ruler in Luke 18:18–27 reminds us that some things are hard to release. But what is impossible with man is possible with God. God can change the heart, break the hold of idols, and give us the strength to do hard things for Him.
Scripture References:
Luke 19:1–10
Luke 18:18–27
Acts 5:1–11
1 Timothy 1:15
Reflection:
What hard thing is God asking you to surrender so you can fully follow Him?