The story of Zacheus in the sycamore tree is a delightful story that we have song about with our children forever. The fact of a little man who can't see in a big crowd is simply delightful to think about. Especially a little man of Zacheus' powerful stature. He was a tax collector - often feared by the pedestrians of the day.
Yesterday I visited the famous Carlos Bakery in NJ. The famous head cook, Buddy, made an appearance. The friend I was with was able to observe "Buddy" in all his glory as he waved to and greeted the crowd that was packed like sardines in a can to buy pastry, cookies and cakes. My friend, who is over six feet tall, could see Buddy just fine. However, in front of him was a small women of height who was not able to see the famed Buddy. He wanted to lift her up (which would have a personal foul and, based upon her size, at personal risk). It was the perfect illustration for my reading a day later. Here we have a women who wanted to see a normal man (insert joke here) who is simply known for his ability to blend sugar and flour.
Zacheus wanted to see the Lord of the Universe. He had no one who would help. Yet, God gave him wisdom to find a tree that God put there years before just to hold him and lift him higher. If God wants someone to see Christ, He makes a way. You and I may be that sycamore tree in someone's life. We might be the one God puts in place to point someone to Christ. We need to remember that God can use a tree to help someone see Christ. If He can use a tree He can use me!
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