Matt. 19:25-26
The disciples were astounded.
“Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly
speaking, it is impossible. But with God
everything is possible.”
Jesus had just dealt with a very rich man who
had come to Him wanting to know how to be saved. He was a good and devout man. He thought he had all his bases covered, but
he wanted Jesus’ affirmation. Jesus told
him the only thing he lacked was to sell his possessions and then to follow
Him. The price was just too steep. He left Jesus dejected. His riches just meant too much to him. The
disciples were caught off guard. Jesus
made a statement that they did not understand.
He told them how hard, impossible, it was for rich people to be
saved. Mystified, they then asked the
Lord who in the world could then be saved.
Jesus’ response put things in their proper perspective; only God can
save a soul. There is nothing man can do
to save himself.
Jesus did not come to help us help ourselves to
be saved. He came to be our Savior. Without Christ in their heart, no one will
make it to heaven. All the money, fame,
friendships, or good works will not save the soul. Anyone who thinks he can make it to heaven
without repentance is believing a lie straight from hell.
It is not impossible for God to save
anyone. Whoever humbles himself before
God, confesses their sins, asks for forgiveness, and accepts Jesus as their
Savior and Lord will be saved. God does
not exclude anyone from the reach of His saving grace. He longs for all to be saved and will not
turn anyone away who sincerely seeks Him.
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