In the Gospel story of Zacchaeus, Jesus reaches out to those who are far from him. Zacchaeus, a tax collector, was not someone many people expected Jesus to seek out. But, Jesus sees him in a tree and calls him by name. Jesus wants every person, no matter his past, to know God’s love and forgiveness.
Jesus does not look down on Zacchaeus or judge him. He sees Zacchaeus’ desire to know God, despite Zacchaeus’ past mistakes. This shows us that Jesus welcomes all who want to draw close to him, and he calls us to do the same with others. Instead of judging or excluding others based on their history or appearance, we are called to share Christ’s love with everyone. Our role is to welcome, support, and trust that Christ can work in every heart. In our daily lives, we are called to reflect Christ’s openness and kindness, remembering that God desires all people to come to him.
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