"Backstage Pass"

Luke 19: 1-6

This passage tells of a man, Zaccheaus who due to his short stature, had to climb a tree in order to get just a glimpse of Jesus. Many people say that Jesus was the original celebrity. The gospels say many times say that He was pressed on all sides. This passage is just one example. Despite his short stature Zaccheaus stands out. Jesus noticed the zeal of Zaccheaus and called to him and asked to stay with him.
The passage states how excited Zaccheaus that Jesus called out to him despite the throng of people in the crowd.

I've read this passage more than once in my life and yet the excitement of Zaccheaus stood out this time.
It made me think of different things. In this holiday season I thought about kids at Christmas getting excited about seeing Santa at the local mall. Even if it means standing in line to sit on Santa's lap to

tell him what they want for Christmas.

Another type of excitement is when a person gets a chance to go backstage to spend time with their favorite rock star/ band.

One of the newest forms of mass excitement is when people wait in line for days to buy the latest electronic gadget that promises the most up to date features and even though the newest iPad isn't going to go out of stock, and the current model is better than people really need people still get a rush when they acquire the newest model.

It's great to see people get excited about Jesus especially in a world where many people don't get excited about spending time with God.

After all you can't see God. You can't chat with Him online. You can't send Him a text.

But one of the many great things about God is He's everywhere. He's always available. The only thing you need to talk to God is...your heart and soul. And He can provide the best in updated data plans.

There is a free unlimited minute plan. You don't need a cell tower. God is always in range. Just open your heart. There are great APPS that come with an open heart toward God. Tools to enhance your experience. Open heart that The Spirit of God can access. Another tool is The Word of God. Open up The Word of God with an open heart and The Holy Spirit and you can be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

  A Backstage Pass to see your favorite Rock Star can be costly. And passes are limited. With God you have 24/7/365 access. And the cost? The greatest price was paid by Jesus on His Cross. The more you spend time with God the more your faith will grow.

And unlike Santa there is no line. No age limit. You can climb right up on the lap of Abba Father. You can tell him all your desires and you can sit with him and cry your eyes out. He won't push you away. He'll not only listen to you but He can do something about it. He can heal you. Free of charge.