Thursday, April 11, 2019
More than the Law
Greetings Lake Deaton Family! Have you ever wondered if you had lived during the time of and if Jesus had stopped and asked you to “Follow me” whether you would have followed him? I want to think that if he had given me the opportunity, I would have jumped at the chance. In today’s scripture we read about a young man that is given that opportunity. Hidden within his conversation with Jesus there is a call… “Then come, follow me.” Several things hinder the young man: his wealth and possessions and his understanding that all that is needed for a relationship with God is to keep the commandments. God’s call to us is deeper than that… This Lent season if Jesus is saying… “follow me,” I hope we can lay our assumptions aside and follow Christ in spirit and truth.
Read: Luke 18:18-30
Questions to Consider:
1. Did Jesus expect too much from this young man? After all, this young man was a “good” person.
2. The young man thought that all he needed to do was keep the commandments to inherent eternal life. What are some things we do that today, like the young man, that do not really get us any closer to eternal life?
3. What then, do you believe is really needed to gain eternal life?
Activity for the Day: Examine the weekly newsletter again. Where is God calling you to serve outside the walls of the church?
Blessings,
Jim
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