Radical Surrender!
The Father really does have amazing plans for your life. Maybe, you've already experienced some of these plans, but as we recognize His handiwork even more we will see of His plans unfold.
Jesus talking to the rich man challenges him. Notice the rich man is only identified in the Bible as the "rich man". When confronted with the commandments notice Jesus doesn't mention any of that have to do with our relationship with the Father. The ones mentioned here are all dealing w/our relationship w/each other (Refer Ex 20). When the man thinks he has completed what's needed Jesus challenges his heart for his riches. "But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property." Matt 19:22
The rich man wasn't willing to surrender. That's the challenge to us too: will we surrender?! The Father has these great plans in store for us. He wants what's best for us but it's in our surrender where we find abundant life. Sure surrendering is difficult, but let me say in surrendering all to the Lord there is great abundance!
What area in your life is He calling you to surrender to Him today?
- To Know Jesus. To Live on Mission.