Devotion:
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Read Mark 10:21-22.
Is Jesus our top priority? Are we willing to put Him first in our life? We commit to ideals such as marriage and trust in God as long as these seem convenient. Giving up personal freedoms, wealth, and status to serve others is too great a price for many people. It wasn’t the money that hindered the rich man; it was the self-sufficiency. It wasn’t the possession; it was the pomp. It wasn’t the big bucks; it was the big head. If we rely on our own abilities and accomplishments to please God, we will come up short every time. God is looking for a surrendered heart and a willing spirit.
Jesus urges us to discard material security to follow him. By sacrificing the treasures of this world, we gain the treasures of heaven. Don’t let money stand between you and God. you can’t buy a ticket into heaven; you only have to ask in faith.
Personal Worship Option:
Think about the rich value of faith throughout this day. Give God the thanks for His indwelling, Spirit.
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