Mark 10: 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is [b]for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!
Jesus and his disciples are headed for Jerusalem. His time in Earth is nearly over. They still don't get it. Along the way they meet a rich young ruler. He asks Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus cites the ten commandments. He says he's good with those and always has been. (Not likely) Them Jesus asks him to sell his things and follow him. He's sad, and he leaves, because he can't do that. This quote is Jesus's summary of the situation for the disciples. He follows that with the camel going through the eye of the needle analogy.
It's been a rough week. My UMC is ripped apart over same sex marriage and ordination of gays. Ron has been held hostage through the end of hunting season with a multi-day migraine. Elaine is weakened by 10 chemo treatments and doesn't rebound from it like she used to. Dan and GG are up in the air with a major decision. And we got other devastating family news...a family member is an addict. These words being me back to the essence of my faith. If anything, ANY thing, is more important than my faith, it is wrong. Even if it's a good thing, a pleasure bringing thing, it can't be something that I would not drop in a second for Jesus if he asks.
Prayer: Lord, help me to see the things that separate me from You. Guide me to eliminate them from my life. Don't let me become the rich young ruler, so proud of my accomplishments, so distant from You.
Amen
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