The Conversion of Zacchaeus
By George Thurlow
April 13, 1999
He was an earnest seeker
Searching for something more;
When the crowd was pressed against him
He climbed a sycamore.
Through his perseverance
His life would change that day;
He made himself available
When the Lord would pass that way.
Obstacles couldn’t beset him;
He overcame them all.
He was accessible to the Master
When his name was called.
Though Zacchaeus was a sinner
He was eager to repent;
And to restore what he had stolen
With joy he gave assent.
He had the honor of hosting the Savior
Who at his house did stay;
And salvation came upon his home
On that blessed day.
Even now the Christ Jesus
In the crowd is seeking you;
And calling for the lost sheep
While He is passing through.
Just reach out to the Master
And call upon His name;
He is sure to save you
Like Zacchaeus will do the same.
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Luke 19:1-10
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zacchæus 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. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
