Why has Jesus come - what is His mission in the world? Zacchaeus wants to know who is Jesus. Zack had no agenda to prove how close he was to salvation, or for Jesus to confirm his goodness like the rich ruler. He was seeking simply to get some idea, or notion about who this Jesus was, and what He was about? He wanted to know “Who he is.” Jesus makes it clear that who He is, is the savior of the world who has come to seek and to save the lost. It is actually Jesus who is seeking Zacchaeus. Jesus reveals Himself to Zack far beyond his expectations. Indeed, no one can know who Jesus is, without Jesus revealing Himself to us. He reveals Himself to Zacchaeus calling him by name, choosing to talk with him and spend time with him, even going to his house for the night. Jesus seek a personal relationship with him. He reveals Himself to be gracious, accepting and thus forgiving a sinner. He reveals that He is more concerned about Zacchaeus than public opinion or meeting the crowds expectations. He shows Himself to be one who has life changing power, the power to save and transform. Because that is His mission - It was really Jesus who was seeking Zacchaeus, not the other way around, and that encounter brought forgiveness, changed values, and joy to Zacchaeus.
