The power of one man's conversion

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season 33rd Week - Tuesday*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 19:1-10*

*First Reading - 2 Mc 6:18-31*

*The power of one man's conversion*

*1)  The Conversion of Zacchaeus*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the scene of the conversion of Zacchaeus

As we feel happy with the conversion of Zacchaeus, we must also see the power or the effect of His conversion on various aspects 

There are many things which took place because of the conversion of one man

*2) The Entire household was saved*

Jesus says, *Today salvation has come to this house*

Bible spoke of the conversion of only one person, Zacchaeus. But the effect is seen in the entire house 

Because of the conversion of Zacchaeus the entire household was saved and there was a great change in the entire household. This is the power of one man's conversion. 

*3) One mans conversion, brought Jesus to His House*

Jesus precisely visited the house of Zacchaeus, because Jesus could perceive the possibility of conversion. 

This very possibility itself, made Jesus to visit the house of Zacchaeus

The conversion of one man, changed the entire situation 

*4) One man's converion caught the attention of Jesus*

Jesus was first one to observe the changes which took place in the life of Zacchaeus

Because of his conversion, Jesus took his figure as the ideal and example for  conversion. 

Jesus made the the  point of conversion and the effect of conversion as the central point in the passage. 

*5) One man's conversion can save the entire family*

The above point is very much applicable to many in the present day context. 

The conversion of one alcoholic person can change the entire situation in the House. 

The conversion of one member of the family, brings about a lot happiness and joy. 

The conversion of one greedy person and do lot of good work in the form of service 

The conversion of one powerful leader and change the entire community 

The conversion of one person can change the direction of many to do great  work of the Lord. 

*6) One persons refusal for conversion*

At times this can destroy the Whole family 

One persons refusal to change and bring a very bad name to the family 

One person's refusal to say truth can have great repercussions. 

One person's to refusal to change can lead a community, into a wrong direction

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*