Dr. Rob White - January 8, 2017
Seeking To Bring Us Joy
January 8th, 2017
Christ seeks to bring us into the Kingdom of JOY.
Scripture Text: Luke 19:1-10
A sermon by Rev. Dr. Rob White for Athens Universal Life Church
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In the sermon “Seeking to Bring Us JOY!”, Dr. Rob White explores the transformative power of Jesus’ love, focusing on the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector, is eager to see Jesus and climbs a sycamore tree for a better view. Despite Zacchaeus’ reputation as a sinner, Jesus calls him down and declares, “Today, I must stay at your house.” This simple act of grace leads to Zacchaeus’ joyous repentance, where he vows to give half his wealth to the poor and repay any wrongdoings fourfold.
Dr. White emphasizes the significance of Jesus’ mission: to seek and save the lost. The sermon highlights how Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus reveals God’s deep desire to bring us into His Kingdom of JOY, regardless of our past. Zacchaeus’ joyful transformation shows that salvation is not only about eternal life but also about being restored and renewed in the present.
This story illustrates that Jesus seeks each one of us, just as He sought Zacchaeus. Despite our failings and sins, God’s love pursues us, offering redemption and joy. The call to salvation is immediate—today—not something to be delayed. Dr. White encourages us to embrace this joy, noting that when we allow Jesus into our lives, we are transformed just as Zacchaeus was.
Ultimately, this sermon reminds us that Jesus’ love is relentless, and His desire is to bring each of us into the Kingdom of JOY, where we are restored and redeemed.
