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RCRC Month of Prayer & News Flash
June 17 – The Joy of Finding
Read: Luke 19 – How the ‘found’ rejoice!
Observe: Ever think about Zacchaeus’ face? His expression? Previously: Eyes that averted the gaze of others. Furrowed brow. The strain of the outcast. Gaze lowered. One day it all changed: Jesus entered Zacchaeus’ life. While we don’t have all the detail, it’s clear that at the beginning of the story he is ‘lost’ and at the end of the story he is ‘found’ - by the grace of Jesus. His response is both immediate and lavish: half his wealth to the poor, and four times and amount he has cheated. But his face would have told the story even better! Tears of joy, open hands, laughter, eyes toward heaven in gesture of praise! Repentance brings change worth dreaming about! This outcast immediately starts living out the righteousness he has just received!
Pray:
- Pray for this sort of change in both us and all who still do not know Jesus. Ask that God will help you to open their eyes to who Jesus is. Ask God to turn you into a sycamore-fig tree for them!
- Zacchaeus’ response to Jesus grace was to start living in justly and compassionately. Pray the Lord will bring this change in people of our city through the grace and love of His Son.
- New Developments!: News this morning on the nearby land purchases has become more positive again. God is working in this situation, and we hope that very soon we can tell you more. Please continue to pray earnestly for open doors!
- Lord, please lead us in your way. Have us place our every opportunity into your hands that it may become what you want it to be. You must become greater, we must become less…
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