Today’s Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” – Matthew 6:24
My wife, Virginia, and I were in southern California, where I had been asked to speak at a military base. We were housed in a building overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and Virginia was sitting in front of the large bay window, watching the breakers roll in. “LeRoy,” she called, “look at this! When the sky is blue, the water is blue. And when the sky is gray, the water is gray.” I watched the water for a while and saw the same thing.
It was a good example of what happens in our lives, that is, whatever dominates our thoughts will be reflected in our lives.
A classic example of this is found in the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10. We are told that Jesus loved him, but said, “One thing you lack. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (10:21).
That young man took a careful look at Jesus, a careful look at his large pile of trinkets, and he turned his back on Jesus. He went over to his stock of baubles, sat down in the middle of them, and played with them for the rest of his life! Like the cloud over the ocean, his riches dominated him, so his life simply reflected what was on his mind.
Christian, follow Christ, and His beauty–not the things of this world–will be reflected in your life.
Prayer
Lord, I want to live with eternity in view. Help me to seek only You and give the things of this world their proper place in my life. Amen.
To Ponder
What would people say dominates your mind, based on observation of your life?
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