The Rich…

This Parable always make me think twice about buying a lottery ticket. I am blessed now…

Luke 18:18-25
18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’[a]”

21 “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said.

22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

23 When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. 24 Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

A camel, through the eye of a needle. Possible, but truly difficult. And there is a good chance that the camel would not survive. Anyway, you get the idea.

We are to see that all we possess on this Earth is loss. It is impeding. It hold us back. It prevents us, in many cases, of furthering our relationship with the Holy Spirit. It’s no wonder there are so many miracles that occur daily in third world countries. Their distractions are fewer.

The other day my wife and I discussed how we with the world would return to no more cell phones. What a wonderful time that was. You could actually get away for a while. Our money is a distraction. Jesus says give it away and follow Him. Faith my friends. He will call you. Be ready to listen.

I love you.
Amen.
DK