Jericho had a pleasant climate in the winter. The springs of fresh water made it into a large, thriving oasis-city. The most important trade routes passed right through Jericho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hundreds of pilgrims and merchants were traveling every day. Jericho\u2019s toll station was an absolute gold mine. Anyone who could afford it lived in Jericho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is exactly where Zacchaeus lived and worked. As the owner of such a customs office, the chief tax collector of Jericho must have been something like a millionaire from today\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it is this millionaire, who is also known for being small in stature, wants to see Jesus today! No obstacle will keep him from this; he, the rich chief tax collector, climbs up a tree like a child and waits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And indeed, Jesus sees Zacchaeus and invites himself over to his home. It is a MUST that Jesus shows up at his home today. Why? What is Jesus\u2019s mission? Read Luke 19:10 to find this out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus doesn\u2019t force himself on anyone. But wherever you open yourself to him, a change in your situation can take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIt is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are ill. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\nLuke 5:31-32<\/em><\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n