Zacchaeus climbs a tree

Luke 19:5

“When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house."”

Zacchaeus was a tax collector who had become rich by cheating people. Nobody liked him. One day Jesus was passing through town, and Zacchaeus really wanted to see Him. But he was short and there were too many people! So he ran ahead and climbed a tree. When Jesus got there, He looked up and said: Zacchaeus, come down quickly, I must stay at your house today! Zacchaeus was so happy that he changed his life: he gave back what he had taken and also helped the poor.

💡 What we learn

Jesus loves people as they are, and His love changes our hearts.

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What changed in Zacchaeus's life after he met Jesus?

🙏 Let's pray

Jesus, come into my heart and help me become more like You every day. Amen.