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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 15:54:09 GMT -5
God Is Worth More By: Xochitl Dixon
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We have left everything to follow you! Mark 10:28
Today's Scripture: Mark 10:17–28 Having been hurt by believers in Jesus in the past, my mom responded in anger when I dedicated my life to Him. “So, now you’re going to judge me? I don’t think so.” She hung up the phone and refused to talk to me for a whole year. I grieved, but eventually realized a relationship with God was even more important than one of my most valued relationships. I prayed for her every time she refused my calls and asked God to help me love her well.
Finally, we reconciled. A few months later, she said, “You’ve changed. I think I’m ready to hear more about Jesus.” Soon after, she accepted Christ and lived the rest of her days loving God and others.
Like the man who ran up to Jesus asking how he could inherit eternal life but left in sorrow because he didn’t want to part with his wealth (Mark 10:17–22), I struggled with the thought of giving up everything to follow Him.
It’s not easy surrendering the things or people we think we can count on more than God (vv. 23–25). But the value of what we give up or lose in this world will never exceed the gift of eternal life with Jesus. Our loving God willingly sacrificed Himself to save all people. He wraps us in peace and woos us with priceless and persistent love.
Reflect & Pray What was the hardest thing you gave up or lost when you started following Jesus? Why does it feel easier to trust worldly comforts, material wealth, and people more than Him?
God, thanks for loving us more than we deserve and reminding us You’re worth more than anything or anyone in this world.
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Post by 2fw8212a on Apr 9, 2020 10:09:44 GMT -5
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field,
which a man found and hid;
and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” - Matthew 13:44
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Post by John on May 3, 2020 18:16:01 GMT -5
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field,
which a man found and hid;
and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” - Matthew 13:44 There are so many things that we think are precious in this life, and we are willing to do anything to hold onto them, but in reality, what are they really worth? I think this is especially true in our youth. We need to realize that those things of the world that we love are all vanity. Solomon loved strange women, and had 700 wives and 300 concubines. He loved them so much, he worshipped their idol gods to please them. Then we read in Ecclesiastes where he came to realize that all down here is vanity, and that in reality, the whole duty of man is to simply fear God and keep His commandments. That has always given me hope that Solomon eventually came to his senses and got right with God, at least I hope so.
The devil will entice us with all kinds of things in this world to try to make them seem like they are worth giving up everything, including our soul, to possess. He is a liar! Nothing down here is worth giving up Jesus and losing our soul. Those sins do bring pleasure for a season, but the end is death. I do not care what you have to give up to serve the Lord, it is worth it.
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