Daily Devotion for May 3, 2026

Devotion:

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Read Matthew 10:25-27.

After a conversation with the greedy, arrogant, Rich Young Ruler.  Jesus told his disciples "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”  Some have suggested the needle's eye was a historical gate in Jerusalem, where a camel could only enter if it was unloaded and kneeling. I can’t find any historical evidence that this existed, but that isn’t the point of the story.  The point Jesus is making is that we cannot trust in our abilities, our wealth or our works to be saved. The disciples ask Jesus, Then who can be saved?  … With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.

 

We know that God is Omniscient, Omnipresent and Omnipotent which means God is all knowing, everywhere present at once and all powerful.  But can God do anything?  Our first reactive response may be yes but that is not the correct answer.  When Jesus said all things are possible with God, it did not mean God can do anything and everything.

Personal Worship Option:

Heavenly Father, I confess that at times I rely too much on my own strength, my resources, or my plans, rather than on You. I acknowledge that there are things impossible for me to accomplish on my own, but I thank You that it is not impossible with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.