Jesus didn't mean this as a sweeping command for everyone who has a lot of money. Jesus meant this for any of us who wallow in whatever abundance we have. I imagine Jesus looked straight into this young man's soul and said, 'I want you to give up the one thing you crave more than me. Then come, follow me.'
Lysa TerKeurstWhen God says no, we are sometimes tempted to wonder if He loves us. In reality, itโs because He loves us, He sometimes says no.
Lysa TerKeurstHow to overcome that seemingly impossible issue... Pray more words about it than you speak.
Lysa TerKeurst