TEXT LUKE 19:8-9
THE OVERWHELMING POWER OF SACRIFICE
[8]And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
[9]And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
Zacchaeus was a great example to all who would want to live the sacrificial life in Christ.
He was a sinner who defrauded many people, but when he recieved Christ, he made a personal decision not to put the new wine into the old wine skin.
Many christians would not give up their sinful acquisitions for the kingdom of God.
They hold tightly to them and even build altars with such weak material.
Most of us would need to work on our characters.
Character is very key in the kingdom.
Character is like smoke that cannot be hidden.
Since our lives are the bibles that the unbelievers study, let us live so sacrificially that the body of Christ is not bruised or wounded because of our weaknesses.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
(Please be a blessing to seven persons by sending to them devotionals)
For further reading,
Ezra 4,5.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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