13 The parents kept bringing their little children to Jesus so that he would lay his hands on them and bless them. But the disciples kept rebuking and scolding the people for doing it. 14 When Jesus saw what was happening, he became indignant with his disciples and said to them, “Let all the little children come to me and never hinder them! Don’t you know that God’s kingdom realm exists for such as these? 15 Listen to the truth I speak: Whoever does not open their arms to receive God’s kingdom like a teachable child will never enter it.” 16 Then he embraced each child, and laying his hands on them, he lovingly blessed each one.
17 As Jesus started on his way, a man came running up to him. Kneeling down in front of him, he cried out, “Good Teacher, what one thing am I required to do to gain eternal life?”
18 Jesus responded, “Why do you call me good? Only God is truly good. 19 You already know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give a false testimony, do not cheat, and honor your father and mother.’”
20 The man said to Jesus, “Teacher, I have carefully obeyed these laws since my youth.”
21 Jesus fixed his gaze upon the man, with tender love, and said to him, “Yet there is still one thing in you lacking. Go, sell all that you have and give the money to the poor. Then all of your treasure will be in heaven. After you’ve done this, come back and walk with me.”
22 Completely shocked by Jesus’ answer, he turned and walked away very sad, for he was extremely rich.
Tori's Comments:
We're so quick to dismiss others or judge them. How could a child understand theological truths? How could God accept a murderer into His kingdom? But God does the impossible, and time and time again we see him choose the least likely to work through and show his glory.
Terrie's Comments:
What is hindering me from fully surrendering my life to Jesus Christ? Is there any "treasure" here on earth that I hold onto dearly and would not give up for the kingdom if asked? Everything I have is given to me by God and Everything I have should be available for His use if He requests it.
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