Falling Short

Cait Winters reflects on the story of Zaccheus in today's Gospel.

The story of Zaccheus, told in the 19th chapter of the Gospel according to Luke, is one I can relate to as someone of short stature myself. I often find myself climbing countertops to reach serving bowls or popping myself up on a bottom shelf to reach an item at the store. I could easily see myself utilizing a sycamore tree to gaze upon the Lord.

Zaccheus was a wealthy tax collector, which made him an unpopular figure. Jesus not only acknowledges Zaccheus’ act of faith by looking up at him in the tree, but asks to stay with him! He uses Zaccheus as an example of His grace by calling him out as a son of Abraham, a son of God.

Jesus knew we would all fall short spiritually, but thanks to His righteousness, even we can be forgiven and included in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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