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THE POWER OF ‘PRAYER TREE'
Reference: ‘ The Holy Bible’: Luke 19:verses(v):1-10
In this passage, a wealthy chief tax collector(Zacchaeus) wished to see Lord Jesus who visited his place.But being a short man he could not see Lord Jesus, because of the crowd.So he climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see Lord Jesus.Climbing up a sycamore-fig tree indicates our prayer life.
1.UNDESIRABLE CHARACTER:
Zacchaeus earned money by cheating people and so all despised him.Although he was a wealthy man(v:2), he lost the love of people because of this undesirable character.In our lives too,we suffer quite often with many undesirable qualities.Though we wish for a change in ourselves,it still remains as a dream.
2.A DESIRE TO SEE LORD:
Zacchaeus would have heard about the love of Lord Jesus.So he sought to see who Lord Jesus was,but could not because of the crowd(v:3).This desire later brought a great change in his life.We should also cultivate this desire(a desire to spend some time with Almighty) irrespective of the conditions.
3.IMPOSSIBILITIES:
But being a short man he could not see Lord Jesus,because of the crowd(v:3).The huge crowd and his short stature remained as hurdles and it tried to put a fullstop to his desire.In our lives too,inabilities,spiritual deformities,present situations etc may prevent us from nearing Lord.But never give up,move ahead.
4.A SPIRIT OF PERSEVERANCE:
Amid all negative alarms,Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see Lord Jesus(v:4).The discouraging factors did not stop him hence he marched forward with a spirit of perseverance.Irrespective of the existing negative scenario,we should also learn to move towards Lord.
5.CLIMBING THE ‘ PRAYER TREE’:
To see Lord clearly,Zacchaeus chose a wise alternative.He climbed the sycamore-fig tree(v:4) and it indicates our prayer life(say ‘prayer tree’).Definitely climbing greater heights would give a very clear view.We should also wish to climb greater heights in our ‘prayer tree’.You cannot climb greater heights suddenly but gradually climb.Let your prayer time be increased day by day.Have a very close communion with Almighty.
6.POWER OF PRAYER:
The gospel says that Lord who came on that way stopped near the tree and looked unto Zacchaeus(v:5).There was a huge crowd and looking unto the tree was not an accidental happening.Lord could not cross the tree because HE saw zacchaeus’ heart and wished to fulfill the desire of zacchaeus.This is the power of ‘Prayer Tree’.Take your desires and needs to greater heights of ‘prayer tree’.Lord sees you to fulfill your desire.
7.WAIT FOR HIS TIME:
Zacchaeus didn’t climb the tree to attract the attention of Lord but Lord only saw his desired heart and called him.The gospel does not mention that how long zacchaeus remained in the tree.Definitely Zacchaeus waited patiently till Lord reached the tree.We should also learn to wait patiently for the right time of Lord to answer.Whoever waits for Lord will not not be ashamed.
8.MORE THAN WE ASK:
Lord wanted to stay with Zacchaeus in his house(v:6).Zacchaeus just wished to see Lord but he never expected that Lord would stay with him.Lord always does more than we ask or desire.So start climbing the ‘Prayer Tree’.
9.COME DOWN IMMEDIATELY:
Then Lord asked Zacchaeus to come down immediately(v:6) so that Lord could stay in his house.Climbing up(our prayer life) and coming down(receiving answers for our prayers in faith) are the two important phases in our life.Learn to climb the ‘prayer tree’ for every need.Also when Lord asks you to come down(to receive answer in faith), do obey as Zacchaeus(v:6).Zacchaeus came down in faith hence he did not doubt Lord.Fix your eyes on HIS promises and praise joyfully in great faith that you have already received the answers of your prayers.Hence you need not climb again the ‘prayer tree’ for the same problem(need).
10.A GREAT CHANGE:
Zacchaeus came down and gladly took Lord to his house(v:6).People began to murmur that Lord had visited a sinner’s (zacchaeus’) house(v:7).But Lord wished to give him salvation(v:9).Lord did not advise him but just the presence of Almighty brought a great change in Zacchaeus.He realized his sins,confessed truely and submitted himself to Lord.Also Zacchaeus decided to lead a holy life(v:8).Invite Lord in your heart,experience HIS presence,confess sins and decide to lead a holy life with the power of Almighty.Seek Lord Jesus Christ and let HIM be the permanent guest of your heart.Learn to enjoy the joy of salvation everyday.Lord Jesus is faithful to deliver you from all strongholds and will change your undesirable characters.Answers for your prayers is sure.
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