“[5] And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. [6] And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. [7] And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.” -Luke 19:5–7 (KJV) Thought Of The Day... In the midst of a noisy crowd, Jesus stopped, looked up, and called Zacchaeus by name. He didn’t say, “Hey you in the tree,” or “that tax collector.” No—He said “Zacchaeus.” That moment reveals something powerful about the heart of God: Jesus knows us personally. He knows our names, our stories, our struggles, and our hidden desires to see Him. Zacchaeus climbed that tree out of curiosity, but Jesus saw a man longing for transformation. When others labeled Zacchaeus as a sinner, Jesus called him by name. While the crowd murmured and judged, Jesus extended grace and fellowship. The same God who called Zacchaeus out of the tree is calling you today—by name—out of guilt, shame, and isolation. He doesn’t just want to pass by your house; He wants to abide there. He desires relationship, not reputation; connection, not condemnation. Apply it to My Personal Life... Like Zacchaeus, we’ve all fallen short. But Jesus still calls to us in love. When He says, “Make haste and come down,” He’s inviting us to surrender pride, hurry down from our self-made heights, and open our hearts to His presence. No matter what others may think or say, Jesus values you. He knows your name, your pain, your past—and yet He still chooses to dwell with you. Prayer... Heavenly Father, thank You for knowing my name. Thank You for seeing me even when I try to hide behind my mistakes or shame. Like Zacchaeus, I come down from every high place and welcome You joyfully into my heart and home. Help me to walk in the confidence that I am known, loved, and chosen by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Declaration... Jesus knows my name. He sees me, calls me, and abides with me.