God sees you

DO you ever feel insignificant? Like no one really knows or cares who you are? Like important things happen to other people, not you?

There’s a great story from the life of Jesus, where he went into a city and there was this little guy called Zacchaeus, or Zak.

He was not a popular man, kept at arm’s length by his neighbours because of things he had done.

But when Jesus came to town, Zak desperately wanted to see him, to get close to him. I guess in Jesus he saw someone who might be able to help him in his life; with the darker things inside him that he secretly wanted to change but didn’t know how.

And being a little guy, Zak knew he would just get lost in the crowd around Jesus. So as Jesus approached, he climbed a tree to get a better view.

Amazingly, the account describes how as he came near, Jesus spotted Zak up the tree and chose to call out to him.

And the second amazing thing is he knew Zak’s name: ‘Zacchaeus, I’m going to your house today!’ He saw Zak. He knew his name.

The crowd were gobsmacked. Why would Jesus pick out Zak to visit, of all people? But he did. And Zak’s life was changed from that moment. You can read how in Luke chapter 19 in the Bible if you want.

Perhaps at times you feel, like Zak, that you’re a little person lost in the crowd, insignificant to anyone that matters.

You’re not. God sees you. He knows your name. You matter to Him. And that changes everything.

If this speaks to you, do find out more about Jesus yourself. Google ‘Alpha Course’, or visit a local church. www.wokinghambaptist.org.uk or www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk

We know you matter too, and we’d love to meet you.