Riches are one of God’s biggest competitors. Jesus asked the rich man to give up everything he had and follow him. Before Jesus’ question, the rich man was very proud that he was following the law. He became sad when God asked him to sacrifice his lifestyle. What do you think would have happened if he had given up his riches? In my life I noticed that God ALWAYS blesses me abundantly more when I demonstrate that he is number 1 in my life.
Jesus then makes a powerful statement “It’s easier for a camel to go through an eye of the needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” This statement has caused a lot of debate. Is it bad to be rich? Is the eye of the needle a place where camels can actually go through (ha ha). I think the meaning of this statement can be found later in the chapter. Jesus says “With God all things are possible.” I see it that it is not easier for a poor man to enter the kingdom of heaven without God. In fact it’s impossible for anyone to enter the kingdom of God with out God. Rich people might have more difficulty acknowledging God as their Lord though. “The last will be first and the first will be last.”
My prayer today is that I can renounce money as my god and seek after the true God. The wealthiest position to have is his presence. I also pray for a giving heart, as Jesus commanded the rich man to give to the poor.
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