The rich young ruler couldn't part with his wealth to follow the King of kings. Hmm!
There exists a strange paradox within all of us when you think it through. Of all the things we ask for in life, the most important to us is an opportunity to prove our mettle, show ourselves worthy. The paradox is we get hung up on the things of this world for validation. They become our trophies and testament to a life well lived, they are what we put upfront to show we matter. God's desire is that we see time and opportunity in terms of relationship with others, and particularly Him. For it is in the time we give to others and the opportunities we take to share with others that we truly receive and pass on God's gift. Hopefully in this New Year we can all become a treasure to someone new.
Until tomorrow...
Pastor Botts
"A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great." - Proverbs 18:16
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