Friday Devo
Scripture:
Luke 19:8-10
8 Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”
9 Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
8 Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”
9 Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
Commentary:
19:8 Half of my goods includes Zacchaeus’s possessions (cf. 12:15, 33), not just his salary. I (shall) give to the poor (cf. 11:41; 12:33; 18:22). if I have defrauded … I (shall) restore it fourfold (cf. Ex. 22:1; 2 Sam. 12:6). Zacchaeus’s actions reveal that his repentance and faith are genuine (see Luke 3:8). The example of Zacchaeus, who gave away half of his goods, underscores the kind of openhanded generosity that characterizes those whose hearts have been transformed by the gospel. (See note on Acts 2:44.)
19:9 Jesus said to him. Although spoken to Zacchaeus, Jesus’ statement is directed to the grumbling “all” (v. 7). Today salvation has come indicates that with God all things are possible, and a rich man can be saved (cf. 18:26–27). By his actions, Zacchaeus reveals that he also is a true son of Abraham (cf. Gal. 3:7) and not just his physical descendant (cf. Luke 3:8).
19:10 To seek and to save the lost summarizes Jesus’ mission (cf. 5:32; 15:4, 6–7, 10, 24, 32).
19:9 Jesus said to him. Although spoken to Zacchaeus, Jesus’ statement is directed to the grumbling “all” (v. 7). Today salvation has come indicates that with God all things are possible, and a rich man can be saved (cf. 18:26–27). By his actions, Zacchaeus reveals that he also is a true son of Abraham (cf. Gal. 3:7) and not just his physical descendant (cf. Luke 3:8).
19:10 To seek and to save the lost summarizes Jesus’ mission (cf. 5:32; 15:4, 6–7, 10, 24, 32).
Questions:
- Zacchaeus had a radical encounter with Jesus that completely changed his life. He went from a thief to generous. He went from an outcast to adopted into God's family. He went form a sinner to a righteous saint. What all did God save YOU from? Think about the change that God has made in your life. What were you like before? Who are you now?
- Not only did Zacchaeus experience dramatic life change as a result of his encounter with Jesus, but he also experienced instant joy and happiness. Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit and is available to every believer, no matter his/her circumstances. What is your level of joy? If that is something missing in your life, pray today and ask God to fill you with His joy!
Pray:
- That you would remember what all God has saved you from.
- That your life would be marked with joy.
This Week's City 7:
Try to commit to memory!
6. Is the Bible God’s Word? Jesus proved He is God by rising from the dead and said the Old Testament was God’s Word and gave authority to the Apostles to write the words of the New Testament, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, so that all the words of the Bible are God’s Word.
(Matthew 5:18; Luke 24:27, 44; John 14:25-26, 15:27, 16:12-13, 17:20; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 3:5; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:16-21)
(Matthew 5:18; Luke 24:27, 44; John 14:25-26, 15:27, 16:12-13, 17:20; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 3:5; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:16-21)
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