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"My son, if you receive My Words, and
treasure My Commands within you so that you incline your ear to wisdom,
and apply your heart to understanding, Yes, if you cry out for
discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her
as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will
understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs
2:1-5
Are you seeking and trusting God and His
Word… or in finite trinkets and worldly possessions? Are you focusing
on eternal security in heaven, or temporal earthly comforts?
In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, when the
rich young ruler asked Jesus "What shall I do that I may inherit eternal
life?" Jesus said, "You know the Commandments," and He expounded on
those. The young man responded that he had observed them from his
youth. Jesus, looking at him, and loving him, said, "One thing you
lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor and you
will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross and follow
Me". We are told that the rich young man was sad at this word, and went
away grieved, for he had great possessions.
The affluent young man felt the need for
something more. However, his heart was tangled up in material things. He
was blinded as to the sin in his life and did not understand just how
spiritually impoverished he was. Given the choice to make Jesus the
highest priority in his life, the young man couldn't let go of his
worldly treasure. Jesus wanted him to see that the very thing he
wouldn't let go of was what had a hold on his heart.
Is your heart bound by some earthly
treasure, of which you will not let go? Jesus wants us to give up
whatever holds us back from a full surrender to Him.
Monthly devotions are written by Robert and Laura Nance,
musicians/artists gifted by the Lord. The
current devotion features artwork by Laura and music by Robert.
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"Timbrel And Dance" © - By Robert Nance
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