Be the difference

Today I woke up thinking about what we can learn from the life of Zacchaeus. The Bible says in Luke 19: 3-4: Zacchaeus was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature. So, he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.
 
There are some practical applications in our lesson: First is that No one is too bad to be saved, or beyond the power of God’s grace to reach. Christ is able to save “to the uttermost.” We should offer the Gospel boldly to the worst and most wicked of sinners, and say, “There is hope.” Second, we see here a picture of Christ’s compassion toward sinners, and His power to change human hearts. No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. We cannot emphasize too strongly that Jesus stands ready to save those who are ready to receive Him.
 
And third, a converted person is a changed person. What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation? People who are genuinely converted will give outward evidence of their inward conversion. The whole purpose of conversion is to bring men and women into a right relationship with God and with people. Is not one or the other, is both.
 
Expressing the love of Christ to others around us is absolutely essential! While some are easier to love than others, we have been commanded to show love to everyone, including our enemies. So how do we as Christians go about shining the light of Jesus to a broken world?  I encourage you to show some extra love to your brothers/sisters and go out of your way to help those that we call enemies in whenever you can. You will plant a seed in their heart that God can grow! May God bless you as you continue to live a life worthy of the calling! In one occasion Mahatma Gandhi said - "be the change you want to see in the world.". This is our challenge for today.
 
Blessings
 
Fr. Luis+