Come and Follow Me
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 19:13-30. The little children were brought to Jesus and the disciples rebuked them. Jesus told them not to forbid the children to come to Him, for such is the kingdom of heaven. What did Jesus mean by this statement? Jesus laid His hands on the children and then departed.
Then a young man came to Jesus and asked Him what he should do to have eternal life. Jesus asks him why he calls Him good. “God is the only one good,” Jesus says, and tells him to keep the commandments and quotes them to him. The young man tells Jesus he has kept all the commandments. Jesus tells him to sell all he has and give it to the poor, and come and follow Him. The Scripture says, “He went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.”
Jesus tells the disciples that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Then He says, “With man it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Peter asks Jesus, “What will we receive for following You?” Jesus says they’ll sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Jesus tells them anyone who has forsaken houses, or land, or family will receive a hundredfold, and will have everlasting life. He says, “Many who are first, will be last and those who are last will be first.” What is keeping you from coming to Jesus?
Thank God for Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins, that we may be able to inherit eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; it is a gift of God; Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Daily Bible Reading:
Matthew 19:13-30
13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Things to think about:
- Why would the disciples rebuke the children?
- What does Jesus tell them about rebuking the children?
- Who does Jesus say is good?
- What does Jesus say to the rich young man?
Prayer of the Day:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help us as we read this Scripture to understand what it is You want us to do. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who came to this world and died on the cross for our sins, so we might have everlasting life. You knew it would be nearly impossible for us to keep all the commandments and do what was required to inherit the kingdom. Help us, dear Lord. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love you, LORD. Amen.
Daily Bible Verse:
for of such is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 19:14
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