Reading: Luke 19:1-10; Ephesians 2:1-10

Devotional: David initiated the search for Mephibosheth based on a covenant promise. Similarly, God pursues us not because of our merit, but because of His unchanging character. Ephesians declares we were "dead in trespasses," yet God, "being rich in mercy," made us alive together with Christ. This is grace—unearned, undeserved, unstoppable. Zacchaeus didn't expect Jesus to notice him in that tree, much less invite Himself to dinner. Mephibosheth didn't expect a royal summons.

You may not expect God to choose you, use you, or restore you—but He does. His grace sought you when you weren't seeking Him. Today, meditate on this truth: you are not an accident or afterthought. You are the object of divine pursuit, chosen before the foundation of the world.