But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." ~ Mark 10:24-25
It's been a very busy year. We finally submitted our Technology award entry on Monday and this week has been less "project" oriented. However, despite having less "projects" to do, it was still so busy. I found it hard to peel myself away from the classroom and go home earlier. A couple of days I actually did make it home around 5pm and it felt so good. I need to do that more often.
I'm finding that part of the reason why I don't pull away and that I take on more of these "projects" is that in many ways I'm seeking the riches of this world. I'm seeking to gain richness in knowledge, experiences and skills, and it's hard to give that up. Thinking about the passage today, and even how Jesus continues to remind the disciples that "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first" I really need to remind myself more often.
When the time comes, I need to be able to "sell all that I possess and follow Jesus" wherever he may be going. I'm thinking about China more and more now. When is it right? Is it right now? Should I just not think about the opportunities here and just take that step of faith? God will surely be leading me and in the end, all I have is His.
If I need to go, I will go. I'm ready.
1 comment:
Sandy, I recently made a similar discovery after reading the first 3 verses from 1 Cor. 13. My actions are driven more by obligations, ideologies, and for the fun of being reactionary. Love, on the other hand, is negligible.
Our hearts need to be ready first and foremost.
Clara
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