GREAT CHANGE

Luke 19:1-10                                                                                                            

“But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “look Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount”. (Verse 8)

The first thing usually noticed in the life of a new convert is change, from the change people will know that such individual has abandoned his/her old ways of life. Zacchaeus displayed an unusual character not common with the rich converts of his time. Sam Adeyemi listed three characteristics of rich men during the time of Zacchaeus as follows; (a) Rich men do not run but hire people to run for them. I believe with this stance he was willing and desperate for change of life style (b) Rich men do not climb trees but hire people to climb for them. Will and determination is not enough but active determination he displayed demonstrate how much he wanted the change (c) Rich men do not want to part with their riches. The young rich ruler went back all because he could not part with his wealth.

The moment Christ saw the determination of Zacchaeus he announce his salvation. If you are willing and ready to move from your present spiritual ghetto to a new realm in Christ, all you have to do is to call on Jesus today and make your declaration for him today and allow the great change become your portion. Decamping to the side of Jesus culminates into new level of experience and Positive transform as against the negative life style. Christ give Joy, Hope and unlimited breakthrough in him.

PRAYER:  Lord I come to you today; I give you my life, and confess with my mouth that you are the Lord of my life. Come into my life to rule. Thank you for the change of salvation in my life (AMEN).