Perspective (John Tilmon)

Send us a text

What happens when we dare to change our vantage point? Like Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus above the crowd, sometimes our spiritual breakthrough depends entirely on our willingness to shift our perspective.

This raw, powerful message challenges us to examine what's blocking our view of Jesus and what trees we might need to climb to see Him clearly. Drawing from the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, we discover how one tax collector's determination to see Jesus led to a life-altering encounter that completely transformed his priorities, relationships, and purpose.

The heart of this message centers on responding with urgency when God calls our name. When Jesus commanded Zacchaeus to "make haste," the tax collector didn't hesitate—he immediately obeyed. How many times have we felt God's gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudges but hesitated or ignored them altogether? Through vulnerable personal stories, including a missed opportunity to pray for healing that still haunts him years later, our speaker reminds us that delayed obedience might cause someone to miss their miracle.

Beyond personal transformation, this message speaks powerfully to parents about the spiritual environments we create for our children. "We're selling our children short when we won't bring them to the house of God," the speaker warns, sharing how his own childhood experiences of worship—even services that ran late into the night—shaped his spiritual identity and calling. Children who are "marinated in Jesus" develop foundations that last a lifetime.

Whether you're struggling with negative perspectives, battling disappointment, or simply hungry for more of God's presence, this message will ignite fresh passion for seeking Jesus with everything you have. God is ready to heal those wounds you can't seem to let heal, ready to make you new, ready to do something extraordinary through ordinary people who are willing to make haste when He calls.

Ending

Support the show