I can relate to Zacchaeus. We’re both rather height challenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our state, sometimes tasks are a little more of a struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zacchaeus, we’re told, went out of his way to climb a tree to see Jesus. He took extra effort….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was harder for him to see Jesus passing by, being kinda short-changed in the height department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But MAYBE that’s exactly why Jesus took notice of him. No, not because he was short. Nor do I think that it was a grown man dangling from a sycamore tree that caught His attention. Jesus is never nearly as concerned about the physical display as He is about the condition of our heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zacchaeus wasn’t a follower yet…but he was seeking. And a seeking heart will always move God toward us. THAT is my take. Jesus noticed Zacchaeus because he was seeking Him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I always want to be a Jesus seeker. In my good times and in the difficulties, let me always seek His face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when you feel overlooked, unseen…
When the world seems to be
moving on past you…
If you’re lost in the crowd…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

…seek Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t necessarily take dangling from a sycamore tree. But He will always be found of a heart that’s making an effort to get to Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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