Well, it’s my first time blogging on here and the passage is Luke 19.  Not one simple story, but 48 verses full of rich lessons.  I could write a long one here, but as a “new-comer”….I’ll try to keep it short!

In reading Luke 19, there were several times that I noticed a repeated theme which was CHOICES.  Here are some that impacted my heart:

• Zacchaeus overcame his stature and chose to climb a tree just to see Jesus.  By that choice, his life was completely changed!
• The crowd made a choice that day too.  They watched as Jesus showed incredible compassion on Zacchaeus and their response was “He has gone to be the guest of a ’sinner’?”.  Still condemning a man for his sin that he repented of.
• The parable of the 10 minas.  All 3 slaves chose different actions with the responsibility they were given.  2 were rewarded for their actions and one was condemned.
• How about the disciples….would you have the nerve to do as Jesus asked?  Untie a colt that didn’t belong to you simply because you were instructed to?  Or, as the colt’s owner to let it go with strangers because they said “The Lord needs it”.

I have choices everyday; what should I fix for dinner, where should I buy my gasoline?  Should I call that friend who is hurting?  Should I pray before my meal….should I pray today at all?

These lessons in Luke 19 were like a mirror revealing what is in my heart.  What have I done with Jesus?  Do I let others fend for themselves and “climb out on a limb” to find Him?  Have I used my gifts to God’s glory that will please Him?  Am I willing to do anything He asks of me, even what may seem strange?

We have all been given the most important choice in life.  Luke 19:10 says “For the Son of Man is come to seek and save that what was lost.”  I am humbled and grateful for this choice….eternal life!  All other choices, as important as they seem are not as life-changing as this.

Thank you Lord God, for coming to seek and save us all.  My desire today is to choose YOU in all I do and say.  Please open my ears and eyes to the choices your Spirit is prompting me in.  And to make the right decision to bring You the glory that You deserve.

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