Sermon Cloud

Jesus spotted Zacchaeus in the tree. I imagine this notorious thief was preparing for the worst—public humiliation by a prophet from God sent to point out his sin.
    
Zacchaeus got something else—love.

People will disappoint you. Do not focus on them. They will frequently confuse you, confound you, and condemn you. Jesus will love you, receive you, and forgive you.
    
If people have been standing between you and God, forget them!  Your life is too valuable to throw away because people
haven’t measured up.
    
If you cannot see Jesus because of the crowd, climb up higher.  Stand upon the shoulders of the apostles who have written about him.
    
Zacchaeus will empty his pockets and his bank account as an act of repentance and faith. He is astonished that he has the opportunity to follow Jesus.
    
If you look at Jesus and not people, you and Jesus are likely to become fast friends.