Luke 18:18-30

When I read about the rich young ruler, I feel convicted because I know there are things that I hold onto in my own life.  I know there are things I struggle to trust God with.  On a day like today, when I feel tired and discouraged already, it is hard to read.  However, the passage did not end there.  The disciples responded with fear and their insistence that they had given up a lot to follow Jesus.  Jesus reassures them.  While it is impossible for people, to do what it takes to be saved, God's grace is rich and covers a multitude (1 Peter 4:8).  God knows the hearts of those who love Him and is gracious towards them.  That is comforting on a day when I don't feel like I have a whole lot more to give.