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 in the world 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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