August 26

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 8-9; Habakkuk 1; Romans:14:19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
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He (Zacchaeus) sought to see Jesus who he was. Luke:19:3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
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Jesus said...come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. Luke:19:5And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
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Jesus said...this day is salvation [4] come to this house... Luke:19:9And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
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Zacchaeus knew Jesus was passing through Jericho and may have thought that perhaps something special would happen that day. When Jesus looked up, called his name and said “I must abide at thy house” he knew something very special was happening. But when Jesus declared “this day is salvation [4] come”, Zacchaeus knew this was a day like no other. Have you met Jesus face to face? Meeting him will change everything. —Ken Gross