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Who Can Be SAVED???

Matthew 19:26
"26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."

It was quite the scene with the "rich young ruler" coming to Jesus FOR a check list of things to do to enter God's Kingdom. He wanted to earn his way into heaven. His wealth was his identity. He provided for himself and was proud of it. Then Jesus showed him that money had a powerful hold on him. The "rich young ruler" walked away, leaving Jesus with the crowd hanging on His next words. Even the Disciples are perplexed and wondering where Jesus is going with this lesson??? "When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, WHO THEN CAN BE SAVED?" 

The message for everyone listening and willing to hear; Jesus is HOW we get to heaven. It's NOT anything you and I can do. Jesus watched the "rich young ruler" walk away and now He's reading anxiety and sorrow as they begin to comprehend their dire situation. "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; BUT with GOD all things are POSSIBLE." Jesus will become the sacrifice on the cross achieving Salvation for everyone. Jesus saves you! We want to find some way to be in control of our salvation. But we cannot. We cannot save ourselves. It's not about money; rich is not bad and poor is not good. It is about your FAITH in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. 

The good parts of these daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas. You can watch it by following this link... https://youtu.be/x5RpQomWkf0

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