TOPIC: FEELING INVISIBLE?
MEMORISE:
Then she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, “Have I also here seen Him who sees me?” – (Genesis 16:13)
BIBLE READING: LUKE 19:1-10 (KJV)
1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
8 And Zacchaeus 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.
9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
MESSAGE:
Today’s Bible reading brings comfort to those who feel invisible. Zacchaeus was a small man who was aware of his limitations. He wanted to see Jesus, but he could not because of his small stature, so he climbed a tree to get a good view. Jesus noticed him, called him by name, and even visited his house. Someone who could have easily been ignored because of his small stature suddenly got the Saviour’s attention.
My dear child, do you feel invisible? Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Do you feel that people look down on you at school, in your home, or even in your church? It can be lonely when it seems like no one sees you, but let me remind you that God sees you. Just as He saw Hagar when she was alone in the wilderness, God sees your heart and listens to your silent prayers. When it seems like your pastor or fellowship leader doesn’t notice you, for instance, always remember that God, the Creator of the world, sees you. He knows your name and every detail of your life. For this reason, you must be intentional about living a holy life because whatever you do, say, or think is never overlooked by God. Be careful and live only in a way that pleases Him.
KEY POINT:
You are not invisible to God.
HYMNAL: 19 BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE
1 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice! Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
2 What though in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail,
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.
3 Though darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’ercast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.
4 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song;
Acclaim him with trumpet and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong. See less
All reactions:
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 4:33-44, JOSHUA 14-15
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye