In my reading this morning a rich young man was asked to sell all his possessions, distribute it among the poor, and then to follow Jesus. The reason Jesus asked him to do this was … And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, (Mk 10:21).
But this young man left sad because he could not obey. To this Jesus says twice: “How difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God” (Mk.10:23-24).
Friend, what is it that you find hard leaving? Is it your house, furniture, car, cable, neighborhood, or country? Be honest, what do you spend most of your time and energy focused on? Hint: Only one of the following options are correct …
- Expanding God’s Kingdom
- Feeding your addiction or sinful habit
- A daytime TV show, favorite sports team or
political issue - Bringing in THE salary check or THE
retirement fund - Creating a comfortable living environment
This week a friend told me that he wanted to be known more for being a Christian than anything else. Friend, are you also ready to “Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of
insight” (Prov.9:6 ESV)?
