Something Is Lacking
Good morning Scripture Reading: Mark 10:17-22 Worship Song: Treasures in Heaven Meditation: Today's lesson reflects on the story of a rich man who came to Jesus, sincerely seeking to know what he needed to do to inherit eternal life. When Jesus told him what was required, the man walked away sorrowful, unwilling to part with the riches he cherished, which stood in the way of following Jesus. When faced with a choice between his riches and Jesus, he chose his riches. It was not his wealth itself that prevented him from being saved, but rather the place it held in his heart. His wealth had become an idol. This example clearly demonstrates that whatever we are unwilling to surrender for the sake of Christ has become an idol. Following Jesus requires the unconditional surrender of our personal will, pride, and earthly possessions to Him, and placing Him above all we earn and accomplish. A person can be rich or poor and yet be wh...