What Would You Ask?
Many years ago, as a part of a small group exercise, we were invited to read the story of Zacchaeus. If you remember, Jesus invites himself to Zaccheaus’ house for dinner. We were then asked to imagine, What if Jesus invited himself to your house for dinner tonight? How would you feel? Would you have any reservations? How would you respond?
Oh, we had a great conversation around that. Some of us said we would want to have our house perfectly clean – everything just right! Some of us said we would want to invite friends and neighbors. We talked about having a long leisurely conversation.
Others of us said we would want to ask him, perhaps beg him for help – to heal what is broken in us… to ask for forgiveness, mercy, mercy for ourselves, mercy for our nation and for our world.
I have to wonder if you were to see Jesus right now, what would you bring to him? What would you ask him? What needs would you lay before him?
Why don’t we take a moment, and lay all of this before him right now.
Will you pray with me?
Lord Jesus Christ, we can see you even now, in our mind’s eye, with your arms open wide… In this next moment of silence, we ask you to hear the needs that weigh on our hearts… Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
