Good morning. As Jesus travels from Jericho to the gates of Jerusalem, it appears that many are coming to faith. Yet behind closed doors, the religious leaders are plotting against Him.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
The presence of Christ in Zacchaeus’ house led the tax collector to return his stolen wealth and clear his conscience. As you reflect on today’s reading, ask the Holy Spirit if there is any area in your own life that needs similar attention.
The fact is, we will all be broken—sooner or later. We can choose to be broken or we can wait for God to crush our pride. If we resist the means God provides to lead us to brokenness, we do not avoid brokenness—we simply make it necessary for God to intensify and prolong the process.
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Brokenness, p. 129, Chapter 6
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?