Seek on Account of Obstacles

When we are what we are, we should be stretching ourselves to receive.

“³And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. ⁴So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him for he was about to pass that way.” – Luke 19:3-4 (ESV)

I know that a good number of us have heard the story of Zacchaeus. We likely focus on the thoughts of him being small in stature and received salvation for his repentance. Although I am looking at another part this morning.

You see, Zacchaeus was small in stature, but he did not let that deter him from getting a look at Jesus. He was determined and because of it, he did what he had to do, climb a tree.

Now I want to look a little closer at this. Zacchaeus was rich, tax collector and had the ability to pretty well get what he wanted. He could have “bought” a seat close to the road, but in this case he did not use his fame or fortune, he used his mind and body, and climbed a tree to get a glimpse of Jesus. He certainly did what it took.

Sometimes, we are in positions where we have to be determined to achieve. Like Zacchaeus, we may have to use our mind and body to get there. When the desire is extensive enough, we will do more to get there.

I know that there will be those that begin to think of justification for their actions. “I robbed the bank to get the money I “needed” to get what I want.” “I shot that person, because they had the shoes I truly desired.” Well to that I say, NO. That is not the spirit of what I am referring to any means. We are still accountable for the actions we take and are responsible to take actions that are of “wholesome” account.

Committing to the way of Christ is the right way. Seeking and desiring Him anyway possible is the right way to seek. Sometimes we may have to really work for it to achieve that which we desire.

When you are seeking, how are you going about it? What is getting in your way that you will have to overcome? Will you do what it takes on account of that which is in your way?