He really was on the very brink of the kingdom ... just one more step. But he did not take it. Just as the people of Israel were on the very shores of the Jordan river, just on the border of the Promised Land (Canaan). But because of unbelief they had to turn back into the desert for 40 years.
This young man was asking the right question. He even responded enthusiastically when Jesus Christ gave him the right answer ... even adding to Jesus's answer with insight and wisdom. Your are not far from the kingdom - Jesus eventually "invited" him. Not far ... nearly there ... just one more step ... please take it!!
Jesus is the One who knows every person's heart. This man had all the knowledge (as did the Pharisees who were arguing with Jesus), but to know all the right answers to all the right questions is not enough. Do you really believe it so that it goes from your head to your heart? It can be a "Cremora"-faith (not inside ... it's on top) ... not inside the heart but "on top" (only in the head).
How near do you want to be? Sometimes people are very near ... but will still be ... too far. Just one more step ... please take it.
Bible reading: Mark 12: 28 - 34
This young man was asking the right question. He even responded enthusiastically when Jesus Christ gave him the right answer ... even adding to Jesus's answer with insight and wisdom. Your are not far from the kingdom - Jesus eventually "invited" him. Not far ... nearly there ... just one more step ... please take it!!
Jesus is the One who knows every person's heart. This man had all the knowledge (as did the Pharisees who were arguing with Jesus), but to know all the right answers to all the right questions is not enough. Do you really believe it so that it goes from your head to your heart? It can be a "Cremora"-faith (not inside ... it's on top) ... not inside the heart but "on top" (only in the head).
How near do you want to be? Sometimes people are very near ... but will still be ... too far. Just one more step ... please take it.
Bible reading: Mark 12: 28 - 34
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