Ορθόδοξος Καθεδρικός Ιερός Ναός, Λάγος της Νιγηρίας

 Orthodox Cathedral of The Resurrection of The Lord, Lagos 

Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 15th Sunday of Luke

The Gospel According to Luke 19:1-10

Ephraim the Syrian

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

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Zacchaios, irrespective of his limiting stature lived above visible obstacles to unlock spiritual vast ocean of divine heights. While his antagonists remained on low ground battling with fallen elements, Zacchaios quickly ascended the "sycamore tree" where he gained balanced visibility and connected God immediately. Having established relationship, Christ ordered him to hastily come down as salvation will be announced to his household upon His glorious visitation.

Are you still seeing only your incapabilities or you have identified the godly route to transcend your obstacles? In the midst of your troubles, God has planted solutions just as would favour you. Become Zacchaios, climb you sycamore tree and have conversation with Christ.

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Together with our January Celebrants, Mrs. Jennifer, Mmasinachi and Cyrus, I also commemorated the anniversary of my priestly ordination. Thanks to all our brethren and all friends for your continued prayers and support

God bless you all.

© Fr. James Nwaba

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