Quote of Note #231: The “First Law of Prayer”

"There should be in our prayers an astringent honesty with ourselves, so that we may be honest with God, for God sees the secrets of our hearts, and God well knows when we are conventionally asking for blessings which we have no real desire to receive." Wm. Barclay (click link below for full quote)

Bible Note #61: Zacchaeus #5–Why Would Such a Man Want to See Jesus?

Zacchaeus acts like someone who was desperate to see Jesus.  Why?  Why would a hardnosed, money-grubbing guy like Zacchaeus be the least bit interested in someone like Jesus?