+ After hearing about the plight of the rich young man, the
disciples were discouraged and felt sorry for themselves. “Then who can be
saved – we all like some of our possessions!” But Jesus encourages them by
saying that “all things are possible with God.” And he tells them that though
it is very difficult for a camel to get through some of the low-fitted narrow
city gates –they do get through – and so even many rich people will get to
heaven so long as their possessions don’t own them.
Peter then in an attempt to
justify himself and his friends says to Jesus – “Hey, we have given up
everything to follow you! What are we going to get for it?” And Jesus assures
him that he will indeed get places of great honor in the age to come. Giving up
family, friends and lands for his sake will always be a cause for great reward
from God.
“The last and the first and
the first and the last” may have something to do with those who comprehend
these things – and attempt to put them into practice.
May we today be satisfied with
being poor so that we might become rich in Christ Jesus our Lord – our Brother
and our Friend.
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