What was the strategy of Jesus to change the world? We can see a clear dissection of the direction Jesus wants us to move toward in the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10.

Jesus recognized an unseen fabric holding all human beings together. He died on the cross for everyone. He rose from the dead for everyone, and he loved everyone. Jesus treated people with amazing love and dignity.

This short tax collector named Zacchaeus was despised by most people. He was Jewish but he had sold out to the oppressive Roman government. He robbed defenseless people for a living. And Jesus spotted him climbing a sycamore tree so that he could get a better look at Jesus. Jesus invited himself to Zacchaeus’ home to a party in his honor. And Zacchaeus became a follower of Jesus after this kind gesture. Furthermore, Zacchaeus was a disciple of Jesus for the rest of his life.

One of the fundamental teachings of Jesus was that we must love our neighbors as ourselves and to remember that everyone is our neighbor. This one idea can change the world.

Won’t you join me this Sunday morning at 10:30am, as we take a deep dive into this beautiful idea.

Your friend for the rest of my life,

Pastor Tim White