God doesn’t want any of us to go through storms alone.
Though Zacchaeus came with baggage, Jesus’ decision to love anyway completely changed Zacchaeus’ life for the better.
When we learn to make God a personal friend, he will become real to us, and in doing so teach us how to become a “true friend” to others.
When times get tough, we need to rely on God and friends instead of handling life independently.