“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” They were even more astonished and said to Him, “Then who can be saved?” Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God” (Mark 10:25-26).
What do you cling to in this world? Holding on to things is often the baggage that gets in the way. Jesus tells us we need to let go of everything, even ourselves, and trust Him. We cannot do it, but by the power of the Holy Spirit, He we give us the ability to do what is needed. The hardest part of this is what the Lord does for us. To what will you cling that is more important than who You are being created to be?
Lord, I do understand this, for there are many things to which I cling. You know what they are. I cannot do this on my own. I need to be saved and that is what You came to do. Help me to shed all that needs to be shed. Help me to become what You are making of me, for that is what You, the Author of my faith, does. Lead me into the righteousness You know I will gain for Your name’s sake. Lead me my Lord and Savior.
Dear Jesus, You have said these words and deep in my soul there are places of resistance. Guide me up and out of these places to lay everything at Your feet. To what can I cling that is of more value than You and the life You have and are giving me? Turn my heart so that I see that my wealth is in You. The things of this world will pass away, but You are forever. Guide me into forever Lord Jesus. Amen.
