The thrill of seeing Jesus

LUKE 19-1-10

One of the most BLESSED MOMENTS in the believer's life is to see Jesus for themselves. Seeing Him makes the difference between just existing and truly living. Seeing Him makes the difference between doubt and confidence. Seeing Him makes all the difference between ETERNITY AND HELL. Seeing Jesus brings a glorious completion to the Christian life, when I see Jesus amen. That is why we must make up our minds to see Jesus.

When the desire to see Jesus was birthed in the heart of Zacchaeus, THOUGH HE WAS A CROOK, he made his way to the roadway he knew Jesus would travel as He passed through Jericho. because he wanted to see the Lord. But Zacchaeus was hindered in his efforts to see the Lord Jesus.

there are Difficulties in Seeing JESUS

The Difficulty of the Crowds

When Zacchaeus arrived, at the place where he thought Jesus would pass by a crowd had already gathered, and since he was “little of stature”, the crowds posed a huge problem for him. He could not see over them for they blocked his view! When you develop a desire to see the Lord, you need to understand that your request will not go unopposed. Satan will place whatever obstacles he can in your path to keep you from seeing Jesus.

Sometimes, he will use people to hinder you in your desire to see the Lord. He will place them in your path AND will stand in your way and do all they can to prevent you from seeing Him. They know that if you ever see Him, you will never be the same! The Difficulty of the Crowds- The Difficulty of His Condition

Zacchaeus was a short fellow, so part of the reason for his difficulty in seeing was something that he brought to the table himself. He was a part of his own problem.

Sometimes, SATAN will use the flaws in our own natures to hinder us from seeing Jesus. We all have character flaws and sin that we are constantly seeking to overcome. you develop a desire within your heart to see Him, you can rest assured that there will be difficulties. GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD.

there are Difficulties in Seeing JESUS The Dedication of Seeing Him (v. 4) Required Effort

Notice, ZACCHAEUS ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him…” He “ran” and he “climbed”. Both of those things indicate effort. Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus and he was willing to pay the price to do so.Seeing Jesus will not be easy. It will cost you something to see Him. The price will be prayer. The price will be time in the Word of God. The price will be attendance in His house. The price will be turning away from your sins. The price will be sacrificing your dignity. Seeing Jesus will not be cheap, but it will be worth whatever price you have to pay. The question is, what price are you willing to pay to see Him?

It Required Effort It Required Escape before Zacchaeus could see the Lord, he had to distance himself from the crowds. He had to get away from the people who were standing in His way. That is why he “ran before”. He got away from the people who hindered him!

Seeing Jesus may require that we distance ourselves from the people who would stop us from seeing Him. When someone comes between you and Him; when they block your view of the Savior's face; when they distract you from seeing Him, you need to distance yourself from that person. I WONT LET HEIGHT NOR DEPTH SEPARATE ME. ..

The Dedication of Seeing Him / there are Difficulties in Seeing JESUSThe Delight of Seeing Him It Was Personal The Lord Himself stopped where Zacchaeus was and He spoke directly to him in that tree. Zaackeus come down. the lord knows your name .yes he knows my name. It Was Personal It Was Powerful The Lord went home with Zacchaeus, sometimes during the course of their conversation, Zacchaeus was convicted of his sins and his life was changed Luke 19:8 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore himfourfold.

This greedy, money—minded man was changed just by seeing Jesus! Seeing Him is a powerful thing! Seeing Him will enable you to weather the storms of life . Seeing Him will help you to stand against the attacks of the enemy. Seeing Him will give you power and fill your soul with glory. Seeing Him will give you courage and strength. Seeing Him will give you boldness. Seeing Him will give you confidence. Seeing Him will fill you with His wonder. Seeing Him will impact every area of your life. Seeing Him will change your life like nothing else can. Seeing Him empowered Moses and gave him the energy to lead Israel through the wilderness for 40 years the woman at the well .the woman with the issue of blood

There's nothing like seeing Him!