DCLM Daily Manna 2025: DCLM Daily Manna 16 December 2025: Relentless Seekers
Text: Luke 19:1–10 (KJV)
Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6 So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. 7 But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.”
8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
KEY VERSE: Luke 19:4 (KJV)
“And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.”
Among the few celebrated historical figures who converted to Christianity was Constantine the Great, Roman Emperor from AD 306–337.
His conversion followed a dramatic encounter—reportedly a vision during a battle in AD 312—which led him not only to accept Christ but also to promote Christianity across the Roman Empire. His actions reflected a desire to prove the authenticity of his encounter with Christ.
In the Bible, Zacchaeus stands out as another remarkable example of someone who sought the Lord earnestly despite overwhelming obstacles. His short stature and the pressing crowd could not stop him.
Instead, he climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus as He passed through Jericho. Though despised by society as a tax collector and labeled “a sinner,” Zacchaeus received Christ’s attention and salvation because of his sincere hunger for forgiveness and transformation.
It is never in Christ’s nature to reject a truly repentant soul. He came specifically to seek and save the lost. Social status, public opinion, and past sins mean nothing when a heart turns humbly toward Him.
Zacchaeus’ willingness to forsake his wrong ways and acknowledge Jesus as Lord opened the door to redemption.
Those who have not yet experienced the mercy of Christ—or who have drifted away—can learn from Zacchaeus. Do not allow ridicule, shame, personal limitations, or societal pressures to keep you from seeking Jesus.
He is not influenced by gossip or public opinion. He knows every heart and lovingly welcomes all who come to Him in repentance and faith.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Christ is willing to lovingly accept souls longing for Him.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daily Manna 16 December 2025
