Lost in the Crowd
Luke 19:5 "Jesus entered Jericho and was passing
through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was chief tax collector
and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could
not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed into a sycamore-fig tree
to see him, since Jesus was coming that way." NIV
Chance the 7 year old sheltie we adopted from the S.P.C.A. was having a bad day.
We were dog sitting for our neighbours which meant on top of our own 9, we now
had 2 more canines romping about the place. Chance had been the only dog in his
last home and though he has adjusted well his behaviour was telling me that he
was feeling lost in the crowd. He needed some special T.L.C.
As I took a few moments to give Chance some much needed one on one and
reassurance I was reminded of how sometimes I too can get lost in the crowd and
not see Jesus amidst the busyness of my day. Responsibilities, hobbies, the
unexpected can crowd him out, which in turn can leave me feeling aimless and
overwhelmed amidst a busy schedule. At such times I have learned to be like
Zacchaeus. I take a moment and climb up above all that's crowding my vision from
seeing the One whom I have committed to guiding my life, Jesus.
Today there will be many things which may seek to crowd us from seeing Jesus.
And when they do so, let us remember Zacchaeus and take time to climb above the
crowd. Jesus is waiting and would love to spend some quality time with each and
every one of us.
Prayer: Lord God thank you that you always know where we are and what we are
doing even when we feel crowded and shut off from your presence. Grant that each
of us, no matter how busy we are, will climb above our own personal crowd to
spend time with you. In Christ's name we ask. Amen.
Lynne Phipps
Atlin, B.C. lynnephipps@hotmail.com