Mark 10:20-21
“Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.”
I recall seeing pictures of gold miners back in the 1890’s as they struggled up the Chilkoot pass near Skagway, Alaska. They had missed out on the California gold rush and now were determined to discover wealth untold here in the far north. The men had left family, friends and all they knew to search for the precious gold.
Other pictures crowd my mind of poor laborers in Africa who risk life and limb to discover diamonds that will make the owners wealthy . . . but will hardly provide the laborer a decent living.
George Beverly Shea, the soloist with Billy Graham, used to sing a song called Acres of Diamonds. It went like this: “Acres of Diamonds, mountains of gold, rivers of silver, jewels untold.”
All too often people are prone to stop with these words and feel that if they had those, it would satisfy their every need. It is important to consider the rest of the lyrics. “Peace when we’re sleeping or a conscience that’s free. A heart that’s contented a satisfied mind, these are the treasures money can’t buy; If you have Jesus, there’s more wealth in your soul than acres of diamonds, mountains of gold.” What are you giving your life for?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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