Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk

The visitations of the Lord can be occasions of fear and trembling. If we are not in harmony with the Lord, his presence to us can only be in discord.

We too, await the final coming of Jesus’ kingdom. We too, are called to work hard at Jesus’ affairs until he comes.

In his outreach to Zacchaeus, Jesus is also inviting us to reach out to him. Our care for those in need and our desire for justice constitute an effort to see Jesus.

We all have limitations and deficiencies to present to the Lord for his attention. Jesus will answer us if we keep calling out to him.

Our prayer is not a matter of keeping God informed of our needs, but of keeping ourselves aware of our dependence on God.

It is important for the followers of Jesus to be receptive at every moment. There must never be a time when we are not prepared for the coming of the kingdom.