Giving it Your All...
The story of the rich young ruler (Matt 19:21) brings up a general scenario which I believe many face at some point in life...
We say that we want to give God everything... but just like the Rich Young Ruler, who asked Jesus “what do I still lack?” he didn't like Jesus' answer!
In fact, when Jesus answered him, the rich Young Ruler went away sorrowful because of his great possessions that he could not give up.
This leads me to question my own heart. When Jesus asks me to "sacrifice" that which I value most, am I truly willing to give it all up? I can say that I would lay down my life for Jesus as Peter did, but in all honesty, I too can succumb to fear...I too am capable of falling short in my own efforts!
That is why I need Jesus... that is why I need the power of the Holy Spirt coursing through my veins always! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
So then, when it comes to valuables...they belong to Jesus. When it come to my time, even that should belong to Jesus. In all truth though... all I really need is Jesus!
Lord Jesus, help me not to hold on to anything of this world so tightly… Help me to be willing to let it all go for your names sake and for the sake of your kingdom.
In Jesus name… Amen!
Pastor Mark Bofill
We say that we want to give God everything... but just like the Rich Young Ruler, who asked Jesus “what do I still lack?” he didn't like Jesus' answer!
In fact, when Jesus answered him, the rich Young Ruler went away sorrowful because of his great possessions that he could not give up.
This leads me to question my own heart. When Jesus asks me to "sacrifice" that which I value most, am I truly willing to give it all up? I can say that I would lay down my life for Jesus as Peter did, but in all honesty, I too can succumb to fear...I too am capable of falling short in my own efforts!
That is why I need Jesus... that is why I need the power of the Holy Spirt coursing through my veins always! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
So then, when it comes to valuables...they belong to Jesus. When it come to my time, even that should belong to Jesus. In all truth though... all I really need is Jesus!
Lord Jesus, help me not to hold on to anything of this world so tightly… Help me to be willing to let it all go for your names sake and for the sake of your kingdom.
In Jesus name… Amen!
Pastor Mark Bofill
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