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One thing thou lackest
As we look around us especially when there are small children present, how easy it is to observe their desire for the other child’s toy. I wish I could say that is only experienced during those early years of development. But it seem these desire follow us into our adult lives, and can create an unhealthy life style.
The account found in Mark 10, relates the story of one who comes to Jesus with great display of desire to be a follower of Jesus. However, Jesus knowing the heart of the man and his hidden character immediately goes to the source of his problem. Although, the rich young ruler has expressed a desire to follow Jesus, he did not posses the ability to let go of the one thing, which would keep him from serving as a follower.
The young rich ruler felt he had all the qualifications necessary as he presented himself before Jesus, however Jesus looked into the inter man and saw a covenantous man. I am sure to less observant eyes this rich young ruler would have seemed to have been a great additional to the followers of Jesus. The man had fame, fortunate and influence, to the nature man; he represented all the good things of this world. However, when dealing with heaven things, God has a different standard. Man looks on the outside and God looks on the inside, and he is able to see our intentions, as well as our motivations. We cannot pull the wool over God’s eye, since he created us, he know our thoughts and intentions.
Jesus called for the one thing in the man life he was not willing to give up. The riches represented who the man was, therefore the rich young ruler felt he would lose his identity.
Not realizing whatever we give to God he multiplies, and causes it to grow and increase.
The rich young ruler would never know the benefits of following Jesus, because he walked away with him wealth. He didn’t understand who had given him the power to get the wealth in the first place, and that that blessing was given to share.
The prince of this world has blinded our eyes so we cannot see the truth, just as the rich young rulers eyes were blind to who Jesus really was.
In verse 27, Jesus says, “With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” We need to look at our conditions with the eye of Jesus; we very well may see everything different.
We love you all in Jesus Christ our Lord,
Eddie & Barbara Lofton
The Holy Spirit gives new life to those who believe in Jesus. What role does the Holy Spirit have in my salvation? Psalms 132: 1-18
King David in this passage of Psalms deals with the seriousness of finding a place for the covenant of God. As you travel around the world you cannot help but be amazed by some of the great cathedrals. We can only imagine what the temp Acts 3: 1-11
As you search through the television channels with you remote control, don’t be surprised to happen on to a divine healing, miracle service. There are many who do their minister from tents, while they move to new locations through the coun II Peter 3:1- 8
For many 2001, may have been full of hardship, disappointments and discouragements. One thing is sure although there will always be memories, we will never live through those days again, they are gone forever.
However, on the other sid Have you ever thought, what you would ask for if you could have anything you wanted? I have often been in the company of people who were telling what they would do if the won the lottery. At least to my self I have always been of the opinion that all the Matthew 2:1-13
Although, we are 5 days away from Christmas eve, with special events to be planned and meals to be prepared, last minute shopping to be done. Last minute visits, forgotten cards and gifts to be sent, the rush could very easily cause us 1Peter 3:13-22
Have you ever been really fearful, when you felt as though there is no way of escape? When we were children almost anything could make us fearful, but as we grown older our fear level changes.
In counseling with men and women alike it i Psalm 113:1-9
When we first came from Northeastern Mississippi to Zion, Illinois in early 1949, the city was characterized by the fact it had been established as a Holy City. A Christian leader who desired a place special set apart for worship of God Isaiah 31:1-9
When mankind places their trust in their own devises, whether it is arms, intelligences, knowledge, power or position. That individual has the formula for failure, as recorded in our focus scripture.
The history of God’s people i Luke 12: 22-30
Anxiety seems to have a place of prominence even in the lives of Christians. Perhaps that is why Jesus spent time talking to his disciples about it in this scripture.
Are there any of these issues, what we shall eat, for the body, wha
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