Do you know how it’s possible to follow Christ?
With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God. Mark 10:27
Christ our King,
In Mark 10:17-31, we read of a rich young man
who truly seemed to want to know
how to inherit eternal life (Mark 10:17).
He did seem a little proud of his moral accomplishments—
he told you he had kept all the commandments you named
(not noticing you left out a few big ones!) (Mark 10:20).
But there was one thing he couldn’t do.
He couldn’t sell all his possessions and follow you.
Jesus, help us to see you in this true story—
you “felt genuine love” for this man (Mark 10:21).
You knew it is impossible
but for the work of the Spirit
for any of us to give up the things
that we make gods
instead of the One, true Living God.
Whether it’s money or relationships
or work or family or shopping
or food or drink,
we tend to look to other things
for security and significance.
We were “dead in our trespasses,” (Ephesians 2:1),
and if it weren’t for your death on the cross,
none of us would be able to inherit eternal life.
Thanks be to God for his rich mercy,
for making “us alive together” with you (Ephesians 2:4-5).
Because he did, it is possible to follow you.
Because he did, it is possible for us to inherit eternal life.
In your saving name. Amen.
Read Mark 10:17-31.
