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We read the story of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-22 and think, what a shame. He was so close. He asked the right question. He came to Jesus sincerely. And then he walked away. But I wonder if we would have done the same thing... Imagine standing in his shoes and being asked to forgive someone who hurt you badly and refuses to take accountability for it. Yeah, that's a very valid reason to walk away sad Matthew 19:22 Jesus' instruction to the man wasn't a generic commandment. It was the one thing this man could not release. It was occupying space that belonged to God alone. For the ruler, it was all the wealth he had amassed. But for you, it could be Control. Comfort. Relationships. Image. Ambition, you name it. The version of ourselves we’ve worked hard to build. Sometimes the issue isn’t even the thing itself, it’s our unwillingness to let Jesus touch it. We often ask God for direction while quietly hoping He won’t mention that thing. The one area we’ve labeled untouchable. But Jesus does not expose things to shame us. He exposes them to free us. The man in the story walked away sad because he was being invited into freedom and couldn’t imagine life without the thing he clung to most. And I think that’s the real question of this passage: If Jesus lovingly pointed at the thing sitting between you and following Him fully, would you let it go?
May 24, 2026
In Luke 5:1-11, Peter experiences the greatest moment of his professional life — a catch so overwhelming it changes everything. And yet, his response is unexpected. He walks away. At the feet of Jesus Christ, Peter realizes something: the miracle was never the destination. It was an invitation. How often do we treat God’s blessings as endpoints instead of doorways? That breakthrough, that promotion, that opportunity — it wasn’t given to pull you away from God, but to draw you deeper into His purpose. Years later, Peter would say "We have left everything to follow you" And Jesus responds with a promise: that no one who leaves things for His sake will go without, but will receive far more in return Matthew 19:27-29 Peter could have stayed, building a life around that moment, returning again and again for another miracle. But instead, Jesus revealed something greater — a calling that redefined his priorities. And Peter followed. Some blessings are not meant to be held onto, but to be surrendered.
April 15, 2026
