(Nuggets from Mark 10:21)
The rich young ruler ran to Jesus for SPIRITUAL HELP, asking the master what he should do to inherit eternal life; he never knew that ETERNAL LIFE cannot be acquired by INHERITANCE.
ETERNAL LIFE IS A FREE GIFT that one receives with the acceptance of Christ.
The rich young ruler was not only sincere but also practically perfect in his observance of Jewish law. However, Jesus pointed out “one thing” the man lacked: he didn’t want to let go of his love of money in order to fully serve and follow God.
What is the one thing that may be lacking in your walk with Christ? What is the one thing you have difficulty walking away from, in order to wholeheartedly follow Jesus? If you are truly missing one thing, would you want Jesus to point it out to you and fix it for you?
Jesus reminded the rich young man of the Ten Commandments, and the man declared, “Teacher, all these I have kept since I was a boy” (Mark 10:20). Then Jesus said, “One thing you lack…Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
The Bible says, “At this, the man’s face fell. He went away sad because he had great wealth.”
This interesting exchange challenges us to take an honest inventory of our hearts. Jesus Christ is inviting you to examine what your number-one priority really is.
Are you striving for perfection through an endless religious to-do list while overlooking an unhealthy attachment to temporary, worldly things, or are you wholeheartedly committed to Chris and ready to drop and give up all excesses?
Take some time today to pray and ask the Lord to reveal to you that “one thing” you need to surrender to Him. There’s no need to walk away sad like the rich young ruler because there is so much joy and satisfaction awaiting you when you get rid of your idols and make Jesus your first priority!
This is HOLINESS CHALLENGE
DAY 129 OF 365 (2026)
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