Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

5When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up
and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down
immediately. I must stay at your house today."
Luke 19:5 (New International Version)

Reflection:

One of the greatest things about Jesus Christ
was His constant encounters with notorious
sinners as well as the most pious religious
rulers of the day.  That really speaks to me.
Jesus broke through many of the culture's social,
racial, and religious barriers.  He talked with tax
collectors and accepted an invitation to a party
at a tax collectors home and even made him
one the twelve disciples.
Jesus went to sinners and ate, drank, and
fellowshipped with them. He didn't condone or
participate in their lifestyle, but He reached
out to them where they were.
Christ completely ignored the prejudice of the
day.  He dined with Zacchaeus, a virtual
outcast, He exonerated women who were
considered the lowest of low, and used
the love and acceptance of children to gain
entrance into eternity.
There is this one imperative truth that Christ
gave to you and me.  That while being
religious won't get you into heaven, neither
will being a sinner or a social outcast keep
you out.

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT THAT'S
ONE TRUTH THAT HAS SET ME FREE!