said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go
thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and
give to the poor, and thou shalt have
treasure in heaven: and come, take up
the cross, and follow me."
Mark 10:21
A man ran up to Jesus, kneeling before
Him, he asked what he needed to do "to
inherit eternal life" [vs 17].
When Jesus named five of the Command-
ments, the man claimed he had "kept all
these things from my youth up" [vs 20].
Hearing this, Jesus "beholding him loved
him". But at His answer the man "was
saddened" and "went away grieving, for
he was one who owned much riches"
[vs 22].
The man loved God, but he wasn't willing
to make a commitment. His love was
shallow. He had put more priority on his
riches than on loving God.
God may call us to new levels, greater
commitment or a desire to seek Him
more. Be ready to leave all to follow Him!
