Zacchaeus had such a humble heart. There were so many people wanting to meet Jesus but since he could not see Him amidst the crowd because he was short, he climbed a tree. He recognized Jesus’ authority. He sinned but his repentance led him to return the money that he embezzled fourfold (he was a tax collector) and give half of his possessions to the poor.

When Jesus told him that He will go to his house, he immediately climbed down the tree and welcomed Jesus with joy. This resulted in the salvation of his household.

“And Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.’” v. 9-10