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Theo Tigno•
8/16/2010 6:09 pm
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Tuesday, August 17th 2010 |
Matthew 19: 23-30
Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible." Then Peter said to him in reply, "We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?" Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."
Dawg's Thought:
Today's prayer intention - for the dignity of marriage as it was created to be, between one man and one woman.
I don't have a large, extravagant home. I don't drive a fancy car that tells me when I'm about to hit something behind me. Most of my computers are slow and outdated. I have a job that still has me working one day a week.
I often wonder if God had given me any more or any less, would I have a hard time giving it up if He called me to?
What if God called me to give up the joy of playing the guitar or the thrill I get riding my bike? What if God called me to let give up my scheduled adoration time, like He did a few months ago?
What if God called me to give up the respect of friends and the acceptance of family members? What if God called me to give up my view of who I think I am?
I am grateful for what I have, and I trust that God has provided me with the things I need to draw close to Him. I also trust that God can, in His great wisdom, ask me to be pruned so that I can grow in holiness and trust.
Take care and God Bless.
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