By Samuel Odeyemi
I’m quite aware that the concept of Absolute Surrender to follow the Master’s descriptive and definite Call to leave all and follow Him is relative. Yet, such a message is fast disappearing in our generation. To some, it is metaphoric than taking it as practical as it is. But, in case you’re such one presently struggling with obeying Him in the light of Jesus’ instruction to the rich young ruler, this exhortation and subsequent ones may be useful to you. May we never forfeit all that the LORD has for us, both here and hereafter because of the present and transient enjoyment in Jesus’ Name! Amen.)_
Why It Was Difficult To Leave All, Follow Him, and Enter Eternal Life, for the Young Rich Ruler
The reasons can be deduced from the Master’s imperative statements.
1. Go sell what you have
This means that he (the young rich ruler) would no longer possess what he presently had or remain among the rich men of his city. Oh! “Me, to become a poor man?” was his natural but myopic thought. Of course, it is not easy to lose all your hard-earned wealth to a cause about which you know little or nothing. So, it was difficult for him!
2. Give to the poor
3. Take up your cross
4. And follow me
Truly. the thoughts of this man and all he had must have rested solely on his personality, position, and riches. My Master knew where his soul was caged- in his personality and riches. The young rich ruler forgot that the life of a man does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses, he missed the golden chance and rarest opportunity of following Christ and gaining Eternal Life.
Prayer
My dear heavenly Father, through Your Holy Spirit, reveal to me those things hindering me from obeying you completely._ Moreover, help me, dear Lord, to deal with such hindrances in me and open my eyes to see beyond the earthly riches, right now in Jesus’ Name. Amen.@ School of Jesus-Way Discipleship