The young man said to Him, (Jesus) “All these (commandments) I have observed; what do I lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:20 – 22
Lord this story tugs at all our hearts. It makes us evaluate our own desires and determination to put You first in our lives. Are we willing to give You our all. This young man wasn’t. He left sorrowfully. Often I wish we knew the rest of the story about how his life unfolded from that point on.
The ‘Good News’ is Lord that You didn’t leave him – he left You. You were still there waiting for his return….waiting for his change of heart. Waiting for him to see what was important in life.
Thank You Lord for waiting for us with open arms of unconditional love.
Oh how we love You Lord and thank You.
Thank You Lord.
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