Treasure in heaven

​10-25-22
Today’s devotion is based on Luke 18:18-22. “A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’” “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
We can all be tempted to think we are good enough for God. It appears that the young man speaking with Jesus did. So, out of love, Jesus tried to show the man that he wasn’t good enough and needed someone to save him from his sins. He needed Jesus.
It doesn’t appear that the young man learned his lesson. When Jesus revealed that the young man loved his money more than he loved his God, instead of repenting and seeking forgiveness—the man went away sad.
Don’t let this happen to you. When God uses the words of the Bible to reveal your sin, don’t walk away sad. Instead, with a repentant heart, turn to your Savior. Jesus has already paid the price for your sin. He has lived the perfect life you could never live. He is the answer to the question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Trust in the One who has earned eternal life for you.
Please pray with me: Gracious Savior, when I start to believe that how I live my life is more important than trusting in you, please forgive me. Turn me back to you so that I will always keep my eyes fixed on your work as my Savior and the everlasting value it gives me. Amen.