Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 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.”
Mark 10:21-25 NKJV
This young rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life. Jesus told him what to do. But the man didn't want to do it. And went away.
Naaman had leprosy and was told to wash in the Jordan River seven times. At first he was hesitant and didn't.
Oh the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness for many years. They complained moaned and groaned about how Egypt was good they ate this and did that. didn't want to follow instructions well either.
The kingdom of heaven is near repent and be baptized. No man knows the hour time or day God is coming. Dressing room is now. Why won't we do it. Thinking we got time. Your life could end tomorrow. Then what? Did you give your life to Christ. Do you have faith are you believing are you following Him?
Some of us love our sin. Be sure or your sin will.find you out. Some of us are greedy for the world. Do we feel that we done too much bad and God won't forgive us. Who told you those lies and nonsense? That's baloney. What did Christ come live die and rise for?
John warns us about the attack on our relationship with God. Lust of the eyes and flesh , the pride of life, Antichrist, those who deceive etc... true repentance is not holding this in your mind. To where we can barely breathe. Or make an explosion of things. Jesus prayed to not take us out of the world but to protect us from Satan. We are in it but not of the world.
We are to seek God will and best. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all its righteousness and all things will be added to you. It will take time practicing righteousness. If you never done it. From justification to sanctification to glorification. Jesus showed us. But God is patient. Not slack in the promise want all to come to repentance. God is with you and it done together with His loving children.
Heavenly Father we thank you that you never give up on us you are faithful and just. You actively pursue us. And your arms are wide open. We come truly confessing and acknowledging that we are sinners we fell short of grace when we didn't seek you and your wisdom. Help us get on the right track with you. Your mercy and grace abounds all the more. You don't hesitate to help us. You are the God of Israel. You are the same yesterday and forevermore. You do not change . Change us Father. Bleed on our hearts. Show us how to be in sync with you. Forgive us Lord. I know you will make us white at snow. We thank you for your loving kindness towards us. In Jesus mighty name Amen.
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