Zacchaeus was seeking Jesus & when Jesus found him Zacchaeus responded quickly & openly:
"he hurried and came down and received him joyfully".
He was filled with conviction & offered quickly to pay back where he had defrauded. His gift from Jesus was salvation. Zacchaeus contrasts the rich ruler in the previous chapter who wanted to inherit eternal life yet was sad at parting with his wealth. It is a challenge to put aside our treasures for the sake of Christ yet there is no greater reward than the gift of salvation.
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