But when the young man heard that saying, he
went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:22
Your life is the sum of the responses you have made toward God.
Once God makes Himself known to you, what you do next is your decision. Your
reaction reflects what you believe about Him. The rich, young ruler lived a
moral life. He was well versed in Scripture and the laws of God. But his
response to Jesus’ invitation clearly showed that, although he possessed a head
knowledge of the teachings of God, he did not know God in an experiential way
that could be demonstrated by a response of faith (Matt. 19:16-22).
Whenever the Lord speaks to you, it will require an adjustment
in your life. This truth can dramatically affect your prayer life. Every time
you pray you must be aware that if God answers your prayer and reveals His will
to you, it will immediately require you to reorient your life. Each time you
read your Bible, you must to be prepared to obey what God tells you.
Why did God use Peter and James and John so significantly to
turn their world upside down? And why were others, like the rich, young ruler,
never heard from again? Choices! The disciples chose to believe, and their
belief was proven by their obedience. The rich, young ruler could not bring
himself to obey, and Scripture tells us that he “went away sorrowful.” You are
faced with the same question as the rich, young ruler. What adjustments are you
willing to make in order to respond positively to Christ?
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