November 26

He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature. — Luke 19:3 BSB

Charles Wagner, in one of his sermons, spoke about Zacchaeus and his encounter with Jesus. He pointed out that Zacchaeus was too short to see over the crowd, so he climbed a tree to get a better view. Many people today are like Zacchaeus—they’re too “small” spiritually, weighed down by worldliness, selfishness, or sin. They need to rise above these things to truly see Jesus.

Wagner also noted that Zacchaeus had to come down from his high place to receive Christ. There are many people today who need to humble themselves before they can welcome Christ into their lives. We must come down from our pride, self-confidence, and reliance on our own works. Only when we approach Christ with humility and a repentant heart can we truly know Him as our Savior and Friend.