Luke 19:10
for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Application:

Knowing that he was a sinner and knowing the grace that Jesus was showing to him, Zacchaeus said, I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord. And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I’ll pay back four times as much (19:8).* 

That’s what repentance looks like. Repentance doesn’t merely say, “I’m sorry,” it makes amends for wrongdoing. The crowds had complained that Jesus went to this wicked man’s home. But after Jesus got through with him, Zacchaeus would be a better man for the community and restore what he had taken from them.* 

Jesus observed, Salvation has come to this house (19:9). Zacchaeus’s outward actions were testimony of an inward transformation. This was why Jesus came—to seek and to save the lost (19:10).*

When we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and obey Him, we are transformed and become a new creation. If we profess to be a Christian, and there is no change in us, then we should examine ourselves and see if we are in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Peter 1:10-11). 

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1175.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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