Not Short on Love

What if our faith journey isn't just about being found, but about becoming finders ourselves? This message takes us into the heart of Jesus's mission through the unforgettable story of Zacchaeus—a despised tax collector who climbed a tree just to catch a glimpse of the Rabbi everyone was talking about. But here's the beautiful twist: while Zacchaeus was searching for Jesus, Jesus was already searching for him. The parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15 sets the stage, reminding us that heaven rejoices more over one lost person found than over ninety-nine who never strayed. Jesus didn't accidentally notice Zacchaeus in that sycamore tree; He positioned Himself directly underneath it, looked up, called him by name, and invited Himself to dinner. This scandalous act of grace—eating with a 'sinner'—reveals the very reason Christ came: to seek and save the lost. The challenge for us is profound: are we willing to become trackers like Jesus? Are we looking for the spiritually lost with the same intentionality? Will we 'be the tree' that helps someone else encounter Christ, even if it means going out on a limb? The friends who dug through a roof to lower their paralyzed friend before Jesus show us what extraordinary love looks like. We're called to that same relentless pursuit—to look beyond our comfort zones, to invite people personally, and to trust that what seems impossible with us is possible with God.