If
you wish to be made whole and completed, dispose of the possessions you have
and value now. Invest that wealth in the lives of others to find the real
treasure in heaven. Then, come and follow me. (Matthew 19:21)
Is
there some part of your life; something you “possess” that you are holding back
from God? Is there any person or thing that you can’t give up – that you value
more than you value becoming what God wants you to be?
Jesus
counsels this wealthy, young man not only to release his ties to what he values
more than God, but he also tells him to give that wealth to those who can never
repay him; people who may not deserve the gift. That sounds exactly like what
Jesus did for you. With that understanding, He is really saying, “If you want
to be complete, then do as I have done. Do as I am doing now. Then, come along,
and continue to follow with me as I show you the way forward.”
All
it will cost you is everything. But, it’s worth it.
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