Be Willing to Give Up Everything to Follow Christ

The Lord is directing you to a deeper level of devotion and commitment. Just as the rich young ruler faced the challenge of prioritizing his possessions over his relationship with Jesus, so too are you called to examine your heart. The Word of God reminds us, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matthew 6:21, KJV). If there is anything in your life that you hold dearer than your love for Christ, it is time to lay it down.

The young man’s story teaches us the deceptive nature of self-reliance and material wealth. He thought he loved God, yet when confronted with the opportunity to follow Jesus more closely, he faltered. Jesus said, "One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me" (Mark 10:21, KJV). His reluctance to obey showed that his faith was in his riches, not in God.

Today, the same challenge is before you. The Lord asks, "What is it that hinders you from following Me completely?" It may be a relationship, a career, or even a personal ambition. Jesus made it clear, "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:26, KJV). Are you willing to give up all for the sake of Christ?

Let this be the day that you fully surrender. Trust in the promises of God, who said, "And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life" (Matthew 19:29, KJV). Remember, whatever you give up for Christ will be returned to you, multiplied beyond measure, both in this life and in the life to come.

Rise up with unwavering faith, knowing that God’s plans are far greater than your own. Do not let anything or anyone stand in the way of your complete obedience to Christ. The path may be challenging, but the reward is eternal. As you walk in obedience, you will find that the Lord is faithful, and His blessings will overflow in your life. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33, KJV).

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In His service,

Pastor Dr. Jimmy Griffith

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