Zacchaeus was the chief tax collector in Jericho, a job that made him hated, but also made him a very rich man.

Yet, when he heard Jesus was in town, he wanted to see and hear what He had to say.

Unfortunately, he was too short to see over the crowd, so he climbed a tree beside the road Jesus would take, giving him a “bird’s eye” view.

Sure enough, Jesus passed right by him — and stopped.

Jesus looked up and shouted: “Zacchaeus! Come down here. I’m going to go to your house to eat today.”

Zacchaeus took Jesus to his home with excitement and joy. He repented of his greed and pledged to make reparations. His life was permanently changed. (Read the whole story in Luke 19:1-10.)

Zacchaeus never dreamed Jesus would talk to him that day, much less go to his house. But Jesus knew he longed for the salvation that only He can offer.

No matter who you are or what you have done in the past, Jesus can save you. He comes to you bringing great blessings to make you the person He created you to be. You will never be the same when you invite Jesus into your home.