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Luke 19:10 - The Why of Christmas.

Luke 19:10 (NLT) For the Son of Man came to 
seek and save those who are lost. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   All around us are reminders that 
Christmas is here. Frankly, it seems to get earlier 
every year. I think I maybe even saw Christmas 
decorations for sale in August. 
   Even so, I love to hear those great 
Christian Christmas songs being played wherever I go. 
Suddenly Im hearing the name of Jesus in public, 
and there's something very special about that. 
   This month we talk a lot about the where 
and the what surrounding Jesus birth. But I 
want to focus for a moment on the why. Jesus was 
born in a stable in Bethlehem to save us from our 
sins. 
   In fact, Jesus revealed to a man named 
Zacchaeus the reason He came to this earth. When Jesus 
showed up in Jericho, it was a big deal. Zacchaeus 
couldnt see above the crowd, but no one wanted 
anything to do with him because he was a tax 
collector. That means he took advantage of people. He 
effectively ripped them off. Therefore, he didnt have 
a friend in town. 
   So Zacchaeus climbed a tree to get a view 
of Jesus. Imagine his shock when Jesus stopped, 
looked up, and called him by name. Jesus said, 
Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home 
today (Luke 19:5 NLT). 
   After all, how can you reach a sinner if 
you dont spend some time with him? That day 
Zacchaeus walked into his home a sinner, and he walked 
out a saint. And that is what spending time with 
Jesus will do. 
   There in the home of Zacchaeus, Jesus 
revealed the reason He came. He said, Salvation 
has come to this home today  For the Son of 
Man came to seek and save those who are lost 
(verses 9"10 NLT). 
   Thats why Jesus came - to seek and 
save lost people. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

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YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs