Intentionally Significant

The story of Zacchaeus, found in Luke 19:1-10, reveals so much to us about both Zacchaeus & Jesus. First, take a look at Zacchaeus. He was a man, a Jew, who had become a tax collector for the Roman government. He was a man searching for significance in his life, mostly by becoming rich at his own people's expense. He thought he would find fulfillment in money, yet something was missing. Something in his life seemed so empty that he had to climb a tree to see what this Jesus guy was all about. So he sat there in that tree & Jesus called him down to go visit him at his house.

Now Luke tells us Jesus was just "passing through" when he found Zacchaeus in that tree. Jesus was on His way to another town, but stopped, found Zacchaeus & eventually changed his life forever. Zacchaeus repents of his sin after encountering the Savior & promised to live a new life. A life fulfilled & a life changed. 

What stands out about Jesus in this story is his intentionality. Jesus INTENTIONALLY stopped to find Zacchaeus & give him new life. As He was "passing through" Jesus saw an opportunity to make a difference. If Jesus wasn't living intentionally, He would have never stopped. He would have never looked up. He would have never seen Zacchaeus in that tree. And He would have never changed Zacchaeus' life.

So what's missing in your life? What's keeping you from significance? If we learn anything from Zacchaeus, we know that nothing will fulfill us like Christ. Nothing but Jesus can fill the void to become more & He can change your life forever. From Jesus, we know life is more than just living. More than just living everyday blended in & normal. We have to live our lives INTENTIONAL, looking for opportunities to be changed & to change others. 

As Christians, Jesus calls us to be the salt of the earth & the light of the world. Salt & light are both difference-makers. When you put salt on food you can easily tell the difference. And when you shine a light into a dark room, the difference is significant. So again, how significant is your life? What difference are you making?

Live intentional. Live to make a difference. Live significant. 

JV