Thoughts for today(September 12) “Easier For A Camel?” Then Jesus said to his followers, "I tell you the truth. It will be very hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. Yes, I tell you that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." — Matthew 19:23-24 (ERV) Key Thought: The radical nature of Jesus' words is found in two attempts through the years to soften them. Some later texts of this passage have "rope" instead of "camel" (they look and sound somewhat similar in the original Greek). Later speculation led to the myth of a gate in the walls of Jerusalem called "The Needle's Eye." Neither of these is true. Both, however, reveal how hard it is for an affluent culture to hear the radical demand of Jesus' words. Jesus is emphatic: it is extremely difficult for the rich to embrace the radical call of discipleship in the Kingdom of God. But, salvation does not depend upon our ability, but God's generous grace. From our vantage point it is impossible. The key point for us, however, is to be reminded about the dangers of wealth and possessions. They can become our God, our stumbling block, our choking point, our diversion, and our downfall if they become the thing we cannot give up to follow Jesus. Today's Prayer: Only living and almighty God, I want to worship you today with my will, my words, and wealth. Please help me to use the incredible blessings you have poured into my life for your glory and the blessings of others. In the name of Jesus, the greatest of all gifts, I pray. Amen. DO NOT TELL ANYONE YOU FALL OR HOSPICE WILL PUT YOU AWAY TO DIE LIKE DOREEN SAYING IT IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD WHILE THEY TAKE ALL YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY LIFETIME ESTATE EARNINGS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND CANCEL OUT YOUR B.C.B.S. ACCOUNT! DOREN WENT INTO THE VILLAS OF SILVER BELL TO GIVE ME A FIVE DAY REST FROM DOING HOSPICE DIRTY WORK WHEN THEY CAME TO TAKE HER AWAY OVER A YEAR AGO AND CANNOT LET HER GO! TOO MUCH AT STAKE FOR THEM! LORD JESUS, SAVE US FROM THE EVIL ONE, WE PRAY!
