<TITLE>04. Par 10-12</TITLE>L-10 So she knew that Jesus of Nazareth was coming to the city the next day, because she was a--a follower of Him; she loved Him. And she'd found something in Him that was different from other men. And no one can ever come in contact with this blessed Lord Jesus, but what knows that He's just different from everyone else. When the Romans come to hear Him, they returned back and said, "Never a man spake like this." There was something different when you meet Jesus; it changes your life.
And she thought if she could ever get Zacchaeus to go down and to meet Jesus, that would be sufficient.
But in them days they were very critical of Jesus, just like they are mostly today. They criticize it. And so, the popular belief of Jesus was, He was a fanatic; He was going around disagreeing with the priests and--and trying to tear up their religion. And they had everything just so settled down, till they didn't want that tore up; that's just the way they wanted it. But you know, sometimes God has different ideas.

L-11 So, she knew that if she could ever get Zacchaeus, knowing that he was an honest hearted man... Now, he was a businessman of Jericho, very rich man. And let's say he owned a restaurant. But he was very rich, but he had not done anything wrong to be rich; he was honest. And no matter what business you're in, if you're honest, God can use you. An honest heart will always answer to truth.
So Rebekah knew this, and she'd been praying much for little Zacchaeus, knowing that Jesus had promised to visit the city. Of course, it always brings out a mixed multitude, there'd be some there to criticize Him and some would make fun, and others would believe. But if she could only get Zacchaeus to see Him. But you know, the priest had said, rabbi had said, "If anyone goes to hear this man, they get their--their papers." They'd be excommunicated. Or, "We don't tolerate such stuff as that. And He's just coming here to the city just to cause trouble, to break up our churches, and get people all stirred up, so no one must go see Him."

L-12 So Zacchaeus, being a--a charter member of the--the great church and a bosom friend. He played golf with the rabbi, and why, he just couldn't afford to go out there, you know. So there's only one thing that could change that situation; that was prayer. Prayer changes things. They just does something when you pray. So you can see why he had a restless night; Rebekah was praying; God was listening.
Little Zacchaeus couldn't rest. Oh, he was so torn up. So finally, Rebekah kindy turned over on her side, and she said, "Thank You, Lord, I know You're dealing with him, for he's getting rest..." [Blank.spot.on.tape--Ed.] Businessman... See? When he gets restless, just remember, God's a dealing. So, they... She turned over... [Blank.spot.on.tape--Ed.]... trying every garment he had on. And he was grooming his hair before the glass you know. She said, "Zacchaeus, why, it's early, what are you doing out so early?" [Tape interrupted with noises--Ed.]
Oh, I couldn't sleep, I thought I would just go out and get some air, before I go to the work this morning." She knew God was dealing with him, getting up early.


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