Seen, Known, and Loved

In the house of Levi, Jesus is dining with a group of tax collectors.

The room is full of life — everyone joyfully talking, listening, and gathered around Him.

And one of those tax collectors… is me.

When I look at Jesus, I feel something deep within me.

I can feel His love.

I can feel that He is calling me.

I know there is something so holy, so different, so special about Him.

And I wonder…

How could the Son of God love a sinner like me?

I feel as though He knows everything I have done.

Every sin.

Every hidden thought.

Every shame I carry.

And yet, He still looks at me with such warmth, such mercy, such love.

He knows what I’m thinking even now.

And my heart begins to cry out:

“Lord, I am not worthy to sit here with You.

I have sinned so much.”

Then the Lord comes near to me, takes my hand, and says:

“I have forgiven you, My child.

You are Mine.”