Zacchaeus: A Sinner Transformed

Jericho was alive with noise as Jesus passed through the streets. Crowds filled every

corner, pushing forward to catch a glimpse of Him. But among them was

Zacchaeus — a wealthy tax collector, hated by his people, ignored by everyone except those who

despised him. He was too short to see over the crowd, but something in

his heart refused to give up. Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree.

From its branches, he watched the crowd approach. Then Jesus stopped. He looked up — straight

into Zacchaeus’ eyes — and said, “Zacchaeus, come down at once. For today,

I must stay at your house.” The crowd murmured in shock. “He’s going to be