I was listening to Bill Winston preach a sermon on the Kingdom of God, which is very good, and he read the story of the young man who had asked Jesus what he must do to have eternal life (Matt. 19:16-22). Jesus answers him stating that if he wants eternal life, keep the commandments. The young man said that he had, to which Jesus responded, “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow me.”
To understand how this story relates to each of us individually, this was Jesus’ command to the young man, which was initiated from the young man asking Jesus a specific question. Jesus’ response was suited to the young man as it related to his life and his circumstances; he may very well have a different response to you.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
And again in Luke 11:9-10 “9And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
So ask. Ask Jesus what he would have you do. He is waiting for you.
God speed!
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