Saturday, July 16, 2016

COMING UP SHORT
Today's reading: Luke 19-20

"He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowds." Luke 19:3 NLT

"And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature." Luke 19:3 KJV

Zaccheus came up short.

I do, too.

Short of good deeds.

Short of good intentions.

Short of good living.

Short of a good lineage.

Short of everything it might take to get up and close and personal with God.

So Jesus came along.

And now I rest in the Father's arms. I am thought of by Him, day in and day out. I have been adopted into His family and I can run into His throne room any time I want to--and He welcomes me.

I came up short, until Jesus saved my soul!

I'm

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