What does the Bible say about God's call to the lost?

In Luke 19:10, it is stated that 'the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.' This verse captures the essence of God's mission - to actively pursue those who are lost in sin. The narrative of Zacchaeus exemplifies how God’s call is not based on human merit but is rooted in His grace. Zacchaeus, being a publican, represented a sinner despised by society, yet God chose him, illustrating that no one is beyond the reach of divine mercy. It shows that salvation is initiated by God’s seeking, and those who are called are transformed by that grace.