Full Surrender
“Jesus looked at the faces of his disciples and said, “How hard it is for the wealthy to enter into God’s kingdom realm.” The disciples were startled when they heard this. But Jesus again said to them, “Children, it is next to impossible for those who trust in their riches to find their way into God’s kingdom. It is easier to stuff a rope through the eye of a needle than for a wealthy person to enter into God’s kingdom.” Mark 10
Growing up I heard the phrase, “God supplies your needs, not your wants.” The ones who shared this statement adopted this belief through the words Jesus said in this parable. This is why it is so dangerous to read scripture without an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. We cannot understand the meanings without Him.
Do you think Jesus is saying you need to be poor in order to enter His kingdom? Absolutely not. As a matter of fact, in 2 Corinthians 8:9, it states “For you have experienced the extravagant grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although He was infinitely rich, He impoverished Himself for our sake, so that by His poverty, we become rich beyond measure.” Some would say this pertains to our spiritual wealth but if you read on Paul is talking about the giving of our resources.
Remember Jesus always goes to the heart of the matter. He cares about your heart and knows if you put your trust into your wealth, it blinds you from the Kingdom realm. Like the disciples, most people still think of the Kingdom realm as salvation for when we die. It is so much more than that and pertains to the here and now.
Brian Simmons gives a great explanation in the footnotes of Mark 10 concerning entering the Kingdom realm. “To enter into God’s kingdom realm means more than salvation. It implies a participation in its principals and an experience of its power to change our hearts. The principals of God’s kingdom are not the principals of the world. Greed is conquered by generosity. Promotion is given to the humble. The power of God’s kingdom is found in the Holy Spirit.”
Father, Son and Holy Spirit want your full surrender and trust. The circle dance of love comes after everything that hinders your full surrender. Our trust can only be in His Love. This love never fails.
