CLEAN HEARTS

Imagine being the most unpopular kid in town — everyone knows your name, but NOT in a good way. That was Zacchaeus. He was a tax collector who cheated people out of their money, and everyone knew it. He was also very short, which is why when Jesus came to town, he had to climb a sycamore tree just to see over the crowd.

But here’s the amazing part: Jesus spotted him up in that tree — and called him by name! “Zacchaeus, come down! I’m staying at your house today.” The crowd was shocked. Why would Jesus want to spend time with THAT man?

But that one moment changed everything. Sitting with Jesus, Zacchaeus felt something shift inside him. He stood up and said, “I’ll give half my money to the poor — and if I’ve cheated anyone, I’ll pay them back four times over!” Jesus said: “Salvation has come to this house today!”

Jesus doesn’t wait until we’re perfect to come close. He sees us — even up in our trees — and calls us by name. When we spend time with Jesus, He changes our hearts from the inside out. That’s what a clean heart looks like: letting Jesus in, and letting Him make things right.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar is the cold and colourful capital of Mongolia, where most people live in round tent-like homes called gers. The church here is young and growing fast, full of people just like Zacchaeus — who met Jesus and were completely transformed. Pray for this brave, joyful young church!

Pray: Lord, change hearts in Ulaanbaatar like You changed Zacchaeus — completely, joyfully, forever.

• Pray that Jewish people would be drawn to Yeshua because of the holiness and integrity they see in Jesus’ followers around the world. (Matthew 5:16)
• Pray that wherever compromise or fear has gained a foothold among Jewish communities, the light of God’s righteousness would shine through. (Romans 11:26)

Be a 2BC Champion today — Hearing, Knowing, and Sharing!
Hearing — Ask God to show you anything He wants to clean up in your heart.

Knowing — I am special to God, exactly as I am, just like Zacchaeus.

Sharing — Tell a friend that Jesus loves them even before they change.