Welcome to today’s worship,
Matthew and Luke also include the story of the rich man seeking eternal life which we hear in Mark 10. A triple threat! Remember how the man comes to kneel before Jesus with his question: “what more must I do to inherit eternal life?”
How challenging it is to hear Jesus answer his question: “Go, sell what you own and give to the poor.”
Challenging, because on the world scale, all of us are like this man - Wealthy! We have MANY possessions.
Does putting yourself in his position change how you hear this story?
Here’s the truth. Following Jesus is not always easy! For most of us, it’s tough to imagine giving away our wealth. After all, how will we live if we give like that?
Gratefully, Jesus teaches his disciples that salvation is possible, even for the rich.
Today, before you place, mail or electronically transfer your tithes or offering and as you intentionally begin to deeply consider and pray about your commitment, please take a passionate moment to give thanks that your offerings and pledges aren’t and will not be measured by what you COULD give. Praise be to God, it isn’t the means by which you receive eternal life.
Instead, make your offerings and pledges in gratitude that God makes all things possible – even we who are wealthy and not yet able to give away all we have, receiving eternal life.
BLESSING - “Oh, that You would bless me…”
Pastor Clarissa