Full Ride
by Dr. Gordon Dabbs
Mark 10.17 (ESV) Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life
And here’s what’s beautiful:
Mark 10.21 (ESV) Jesus, looking at him, loved him.
Jesus loved him. And because he loves him, he tells him the truth.
Jesus stretches him: Mark 10.21 (ESV) “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
Mark 10.22 (ESV) Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
That’s when Jesus drops the mic: Mark 10.27 (ESV) With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.
Jesus is not in the “help you earn it” business — He’s in the “grace you don’t deserve” business. That’s the Gospel.
Questions to consider and pray about:
· Jesus brought a range of emotional reactions out of people. What emotion should I feel in his presence? Sorrow? Gratefulness? Amazement?
· Jesus saves me through His righteousness, not my own. Is He the foundation of my standing with God, or am I trusting my own wobbly “righteousness”?
· Jesus assures me that God can do impossible things. Where do I need greater faith? My finances? My marriage? My ministry?
· Am I open to the hard question the Lord has been asking me, or am I unwilling to be stretched by Him? Am I open to the Spirit of the Lord stretching me. . .prodding me in that sensitive place where I’d rather be left alone?
The question the rich young man asked… it sounded so spiritual… and yet, it was just off… Mark 10.17 (ESV) Good Teacher, what must I to inherit eternal life?
What must I do? There’s nothing I CAN do. I’ve sinned. I’ve fallen short.
Good News. It’s not based on my performance… Jesus paid our debt.
What’s your response to Jesus?
The Rich Young Man, sorrowful, turned and walked away from Jesus.
How will you respond?
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