Everything for Nothing

Devotional The rich young man thought Jesus was asking for too much, but the reality is exactly the opposite. Jesus wasn’t asking him to give up everything for nothing – He was asking him to give up nothing for everything. What we consider valuable in this...

The Choice Between Treasures

Devotional The rich young man faced a moment of truth. He could choose between earthly treasure that fluctuates with economies and circumstances, or heavenly treasure that never decays or disappoints. Tragically, he chose what he could see and touch over what Jesus...

The Heart’s True Treasure

Devotional Jesus has X-ray vision when it comes to the human heart. He looked at the rich young man and immediately identified what he truly treasured: his wealth. This wasn’t about money being inherently evil, but about what had captured this man’s heart....

More Than an Accessory

Devotional The rich young man approached Jesus with a consumer mindset. He wanted to know what small addition he could make to his already successful life to secure eternal life. It’s like asking, ‘What accessory can I add to complete my outfit?’ But...

The Humility to See Ourselves Clearly

Devotional We often think we’re better than we actually are. The rich young man in Mark 10 seemed to have it all together – wealth, morality, and even humility. Yet when he called Jesus ‘good teacher,’ Christ immediately redirected him: only...

Unshakeable Hope

Devotional The ultimate proof of Jesus’ lordship over every storm isn’t found in the calming of the Sea of Galilee – it’s found in His victory over death itself. When Jesus rose from the grave on the third day, He demonstrated that no storm, no...