![]() This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. ![]() etc.īUT, when Jesus becomes hard to see and hard to hear as a result, it’s time to climb the sycamore tree.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I’m not at all against winning, hard work, dedication, goal setting, success, etc. Today, because of a few trials and a wonderful Spiritual Director, I see things a bit differently. I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly drank that Kool-Aid before. The world constantly invites us to jump on the hamster wheel. It is so easy to allow our work, goals, success and even helping others in ministry cloud our view of Jesus. I was reminded how many times my vision of Jesus was so dull because I was in the thick of things or I was out making things happen. I immediately began thinking of my own life, work and years of ministry leadership. He said “these youth have to go higher than their situation to see the Lord.” He said “sometimes we have to go higher to see our Lord.” He began to tell me about the school he started for troubled youth who had been afflicted by poverty, gangs and drugs. He said “correct, but God gave me a revelation about this verse and there’s more.” He said “correct, but why did he have to get up high?” The ministry leader asked me the question: “Why did Zacchaeus climb the tree?” Have you ever had someone say something that caused you to wrestle with their words for several days? This was exactly what happened to me during our conversation. I was offering him free fundraising coaching, but in turn, I was the one who received the greater blessing! Ninety minutes into the conversation I found myself taking notes and this sweet man of God was preaching a sermon to me. I was hoping the call wouldn’t last more than 30 minutes. ![]() I’ll be honest with you, I was having an extremely busy week. ![]() I was speaking with a ministry leader last week in Kenya via skype. ![]()
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