is the rich ruler who approached Jesus with a question. Jesus, already knowing his checklist-mindset, begins naming several of the 10 commandments. A list the ruler felt he kept well.
It would be so easy to gloss over this moment and think Jesus is simply talking about money. But the words in this conversation are for every single one of us. 'Cos the core issue Jesus is getting at is this:
What holds the key to your heart?
Oh, how I want my answer to be "Jesus." I want Him most. To live completely captured by His love. Enthralled with His teachings. Living proof of His truth.
Imperfect heroes of faith we read about in the Bible who, despite their shortcomings, pleased God.
Our reliance in God should be like a little girl leaping from the edge of the bed, completely confident her daddy will catch her. It's the same thing that fueled David's courageous run toward Goliath with nothing but a sling & five smooth stones. It's what fueled Joshua, Moses, Noah & Paul.
And it's one thing Jesus is asking the rich ruler. Not for a life perfectly lived but a heart of surrender. Sadly, it's also one thing this man felt he could not offer.
Brethren, let's not allow this to be the tragedy of our lives. Let's be found captured by Jesus' love, enthralled with His teachings and living proof of His truth.
So, as 2025 draws to a close and even beyond, my prayer will be and I believe yours will also be:
Everything I have. Everything I own. Everything I hope for. Everything I fear. Everything I love. Everything I dream. It's all Yours, Jesus. I trust You in complete utter abandon. Amen.
Good Morning and a blessed new week. Do have a refreshing time in God's presence.
Note :She wrote this essays luke many posted in 2023 still evergreen.
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