Text: Matthew 19: 13-30
Jesus now rebukes those that think that children are a burden. Again note that this teaching comes after marriage. It is because many weddings and marriages today have no place for children. Not so with Jesus. He then turns to the Ten Commandments (vv.18-19).
He then asked the rich man to sell all his possessions, give the proceeds to the poor and follow Him, for the treasure in heaven (v.21). The young man was saddened and went away, from the holy presence of the Lord.
This reflects many of us who refuse to release what we have to the church and/or the poor. Sadness is loss of eternal life. Take care as you can easily begin worshipping the riches you have, rather than God.
Meditate on verse 21. How are you going to apply it to your life?
Our Lord God of immeasurable Benevolence, I pray for genuine love for children; and also that my love for You will not be overshadowed or compromised by desire for earthly riches at the expense of Your riches, in glory. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.