Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." - Matthew 19:21
This weekend I spent 15 hours over Saturday and Sunday moving my in laws. We combined two homes with 100 years worth of stuff. So much stuff! They grew up in a world where their parents didn't throw anything away, they didn't throw anything away, and still don't throw anything away. They are trying to cram two house holds with a total of 100 years of stuff between the two into one house with not a lot of room. As we are packing and loading stuff, My husband and I are trying to encourage them to get rid of stuff that is trash or they simply won't use. To no avail we moved everything.
As I was reading Matthew 19:21, I couldn't help but wonder what it would take to get them to let go of some stuff.
If Jesus himself came and asked them too, would they? Would I? Or would I be as attached to my stuff like the man that Matthew is referring to in this scripture.
This scripture is talking about a man that asked Jesus what he must do to get into heaven that he hadn't already done. And Jesus tells him to sell his possessions and follow Him. The man was unwilling to because he was too attached to his stuff.
I am not one who does get attached to stuff much. If I get something new, it stays for a while until I get tired of it and then I pass it on to someone else. I'm not sure that is a good thing either. Maybe I am not content with what I have. Because of this, I have a hard time understanding why people get attached to things. I have seen people get so attached that it truly controls their lives. The thought of loosing something can cause some people a flood of uneasy emotions.
Would you be willing to sell your possessions and follow Christ, or would you struggle with getting rid of your things?
Father, I have compassion on those who struggle with the possessions in their life. I pray that you will break the bond that they have with their things so that they can create a bond with you and follow you. Help us all to find true value in a relationship with you and not the things in our lives. In Jesus name. Amen
With God's Love,
Christian
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