Zacchaeus wanted to be acknowledged as a person. His job as a tax collector was not pleasing to people. When Jesus looks at him—that is, recognizes his existence—and asks him to come down and invite him to dinner, he recovers a measure of dignity and humanity he had lost. Zacchaeus comes down quickly and full of joy receives Jesus.

How do you receive the call of Jesus? Do you respond quickly and joyfully?