What Will You Do to See Jesus | Daily Devotion on Seeking Christ

Introduction

Explore the question, What Will You Do to See Jesus, and discover how faith opens your heart to His presence.  What Will You Do to See Jesus is a question that draws us into the heart of today’s message. Like Zacchaeus, many of us long to see Jesus more clearly in our lives. This devotion invites you to open your heart, step out in faith, and respond to His call with readiness and joy.

“And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way.”
Luke 19:2–4

Zacchaeus was despised by many because he was a tax collector. Yet Jesus greeted Zacchaeus—not the other way around.

“And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.’”
Luke 19:5

Jesus was criticized for associating with a sinner, but His mission was clear.

“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.’”
Luke 19:9–10

Jesus came to seek and save the lost—and that includes you and me.

🎵 Open The Eyes Of My Heart – Randy Travis —Paul Baloche

Life Application

When Zacchaeus climbed the sycamore tree, he was determined to see Jesus. His persistence led to a personal encounter that changed his life forever. Likewise, Christ stands ready to meet anyone who sincerely seeks Him. As Revelation reminds us:

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20

Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus; we only need to open the door of our hearts. This simple act of faith transforms everything. Today, take a moment to pause, pray, and open that door wide.

Daily Checklist

• 🕊️ Reflect on what may be keeping you from “seeing” Jesus more clearly today.
• 🙏 Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to God’s truth.
• 📖 Read Luke 19:1–10 and note what actions demonstrated Zacchaeus’ repentance.
• 💡 Take one step of obedience—reach out, forgive, or show kindness as Jesus would.
• ❤️ Keep your heart open for God’s guidance throughout your day.

Morning Prayer

Lord Jesus, open the eyes of my heart today. Help me to see You at work in my life and to respond with faith like Zacchaeus did. Give me the courage to overcome any obstacles that block my view of You. Amen.

🎵 He Washed My Eyes With Tears – The Gaither Vocal Band

Quote of the Day

“The closer you get to Christ, the more you see your need for Him.” — Billy Graham

Acknowledgments

We thank:

• Pixabay for free, high-quality artwork.
• AZ Quotes for timeless Christian quotations.
• YouTube Gospel Music for beautiful worship songs.
• We recommend GotQuestions.org for further Bible study and understanding.