Good morning all,
It is a wonderful summary description of the kingdom of heaven that we get in our reading today (Matthew 19:13-30). Right at the end Matthew says "But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." In the Message this is called "The Great Reversal".
Many of the disciples did not understand it as they were hindering the children from coming to Jesus to be blessed. As Jesus said, "the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
The rich young man did not like it. He had asked Jesus what good thing should he do to get eternal life. Jesus finally told him it he wanted to be perfect, to go and give away his possessions in order to have wealth in heaven. This poor guy was holding on to his stuff too tight to jump at this chance.
But we can be more like Peter who understood "The Great Reversal". He sacrificed whatever was needed to follow Jesus. His Lord then told Him, "And not only you, but anyone who sacrifices home, family, fields—whatever—because of me will get it all back a hundred times over, not to mention the considerable bonus of eternal life." (The Message)
It is a wonderful summary description of the kingdom of heaven that we get in our reading today (Matthew 19:13-30). Right at the end Matthew says "But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." In the Message this is called "The Great Reversal".
Many of the disciples did not understand it as they were hindering the children from coming to Jesus to be blessed. As Jesus said, "the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
The rich young man did not like it. He had asked Jesus what good thing should he do to get eternal life. Jesus finally told him it he wanted to be perfect, to go and give away his possessions in order to have wealth in heaven. This poor guy was holding on to his stuff too tight to jump at this chance.
But we can be more like Peter who understood "The Great Reversal". He sacrificed whatever was needed to follow Jesus. His Lord then told Him, "And not only you, but anyone who sacrifices home, family, fields—whatever—because of me will get it all back a hundred times over, not to mention the considerable bonus of eternal life." (The Message)
Thank you Lord for teaching us the principles of "The Great Reversal". Help us to give all to You and enjoy the rewards.
Love,
Ouida
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