A SMALL DESIRE – A GREAT DELIVERANCE
The son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 19.10
Jesus was passing through Jericho and a rich man named Zacchaeus had a desire to see Jesus. He was the chief of all Tax gatherers of that locality and was stamped as a sinner. He tried to see Jesus amidst the crowd, but he couldn’t because he was short. So he ran ahead of the people, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to have a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus while passing by, stopped there, called him by name and asked him to get down quickly as he wanted to stay in his house. He was astonished. A honest desire of a sinner made Jesus to go and stay in his house. We Christians should have small desires which will please God (helping the needy and Poor, praying for sick, contact with friends, who are not in touch for a long time – praying for them, gospel at work place etc.)
A mere wish alone cannot do miracle. Effort towards the desire is equally important as Zacchaeus did-running and climbing on the tree or like four men carrying a paralyzed man and bringing to Jesus through the roof top (Luke 5:17-26).
Transformation took place in Zacchaeus, when Jesus (light) entered into his house (heart). He had an inner urge to confess all his sins and darkness vanished away. Jesus said that, that day Salvation came into his house and Zacchaeus was a son of Abraham.
Witness
One Kanniammal used to fetch packet milk for my family for many years. Even when it rained heavily, she did her work perfectly. In her old age, she suffered from cancer and she had no place to dwell. I placed her in my husband’s hospital for some time. Her soul was longing for a resting place before her death. After much prayers and effort, God showed me a home where she was cared well and had a peaceful death.
Prayer
God, help us to have wishes which will fulfil your plans in us. Help us to take efforts to fulfil the desires.
Let thy holy name be glorified.
Amen.
Sol. Victy Mithyla.D