Jesus was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. That 20 mile walk up to Jerusalem would be similar to walking from Fox Point to Muskego. The difference is that there is about a 90 foot climb in elevation between Fox Point and Muskego. There is a 3200 foot climb in elevation from Jericho to Jerusalem.

Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. The weight of the entire world was on his shoulders as he went up to die for all of us. Yet he took time for one person whom he called by name.

Imagine Zacchaeus’ surprise when Jesus stopped under his tree and called him by name. “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.”

As you read God’s Word today, do you see the Savior pause from caring for the entire world and hear him call you by name? Do you hear him invite himself into your home?

• The Son of Man came to seek and to save ___________ (insert your name)
• The King has given a mina to _____________ (insert your name) to extend his kingdom. How am I using my mina? 

Read Luke 19:1-27.

Then read Psalms 35-37. The short phrases below help me remember to turn to these psalms when I am in distress. 

• Psalm 35 – Contend (fight) for me, LORD. (Read this psalm when I feel overwhelmed by troubles, a sinful pattern that is overtaking me, a feeling of despair.)
• Psalm 36 – How priceless is your unfailing love. (Read this psalm when I am overwhelmed by the power of the wicked.)
• Psalm 37 – Do not fret. (Read this psalm when it seems like the wicked prosper and I'm on the losing side.)

Prayer: Jesus, you called me by name before the creation of the world. You knew me personally. Come into my home and change me like you changed Zacchaeus. Come into my home and lift me up when I am discouraged like you lifted up and carried King David in the psalms. Amen.