Scripture Reference: Luke 19:1–10
As we mark 15 years of God’s faithfulness at Gracefields Chapel, we pause to reflect on the power that has carried us this far—grace. From holding services on a park with no permanent meeting place to becoming a growing ministry with branches and testimonies, one thing is clear: God’s grace transforms lives.
This special message celebrates not just household salvation, but the transforming power of grace—the same grace that built this ministry and continues to work in us and through us.
Zacchaeus was a tax collector and a social outcast. Yet, he longed to see Jesus. He climbed a tree just to catch a glimpse—and Jesus stopped right at that spot.
“Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” (Luke 19:5)
That encounter changed everything. Zacchaeus repented, gave to the poor, and promised to repay all he had cheated—four times over.
“Today salvation has come to this house.” (Luke 19:9)
Key Lesson: Your story can change today. Grace is not about tomorrow or next week. It’s now. If you hear His voice, don’t delay. Receive Jesus today.
When Jesus visited Zacchaeus, people were shocked:
“He has gone to be the guest of a sinner?” (Luke 19:7)
That’s what grace does—it locates the least likely.
Think about:
These are the people God chose to reach, transform, and use for His glory.
Truth: Grace doesn’t follow logic. It follows purpose. It’s a divine mystery—why Him? Why her? Yet, God knows what He’s doing.
“…those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace… will reign in life.” (Romans 5:17)
Grace is a gift. It cannot be earned. It must be received. Many Christians know how to give but have never learnt to receive. Yet the kingdom of God is all about receiving:
You don’t have to qualify—just receive.
Rahab lived in chaos. She ran a brothel on the walls of Jericho. Yet, she welcomed the spies into her home, believed in the God of Israel, and received salvation for her entire household.
“Please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family…” (Joshua 2:12)
She asked for a sure sign—and they gave her a scarlet cord to hang on her window. That red cord became her mark of salvation, a symbol of the blood of Jesus, just like the Passover in Exodus 12:13.
When destruction came to Jericho, Rahab’s house stood firm—untouched.
Rahab’s transformation didn’t just save her family. It changed her legacy:
From harlot to heroine. That’s what grace can do.
God is still in the business of transforming lives—just like Zacchaeus and Rahab.
“How much more will those who receive God’s abundant grace… reign in life through Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17)
Today is your day. Receive His grace. Let it enter your home. Let it transform your life and that of your family, in Jesus’ name.
(Written from a sermon preached by Rev. Simon Ampofo at Gracefields Chapel – Havilah City Temple on the 3rd of August, 2025.)
