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| "Jesus looked at them and said, 'For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible." ( Mark 10:27 , NRSV ) |
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A young man came to Jesus and asked a question that many of us have asked God in prayer, or a minister in conference, or another Christian in quiet conversation. The man asks a basic question for all believers, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Normally we focus on the cost of discipleship when we read this passage. Jesus responded to the inquiry saying, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you own . . . then come, follow me." To understand this passage as a call to personal sacrifice may be all well and good, yet the most powerful message of the passage is what God is doing for us personally.
After the young man walked sadly away Jesus continued to teach. It is hard for the rich to give up their possessions, therefore it is hard, even impossible, for them to enter heaven. It is hard for anyone to enter into God's kingdom. God alone makes entry into heaven possible, and God has paid an awfully heavy price for our admittance. No one can sacrifice enough to earn heaven. We must depend on God like a child depends on her parents (Mark 10:13-16).
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Thank You, dear Lord, for wanting us to be a part of Your kingdom, and making our salvation possible. Fill us today with the glory that is yours. In Jesus' name. Amen. - BRETT ANDERSON, Eastland, Texas |
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