The Impossible to the Possible

"And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”          Matthew 19:24    NKJV

Jesus had been discussing the rich man who He had just been in conversation with. The rich man, like many people with great riches, thought he may be able to buy himself a place in heaven and eternal life. However, he went away sad when Jesus had said if you want to be perfect, sell all you have, give the money to the poor and come and follow Him. Prior to this, Jesus had told him to keep the commandments, which He said he had but he wanted to know what he lacked. Notice here, Jesus didn't tell him to give his riches away to gain a place in heaven. Many rich people today, enjoy the Christian life and manage their money excellently. But this rich man was used to power and the thought of having to lose all of his riches was not good to his ears.

It was hard for the rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Why? The rich often trust in and are attached to their wealth. This makes it difficult for them to consider the world to come. Their focus is fixed on the 'Now'. Riches become an idol when this happens and it's hard to have them without trusting in them. We can see a little of this when some people have an amount of cash in their pocket and see something that they would like. Very often, some find that if they buy that, they will be that much shorter in their wad of money and struggle with this.

Jesus discussed this with His disciples and used a term that they must have felt was ludicrous when He told them that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. But Jesus was using a metaphor for impossibility here - the existence of a small gate in ancient Jerusalem called 'the eye of the needle.' This required a camel to stoop very low at the small gate and squeeze themselves through the small gate. They would then unload their supplies. 

When we honour God with our money - tithing and giving a financial gift, God sees our act and will replace what we have given. Perhaps not straightaway and it may be more than we gave away. But what we demonstrate to God, is that we are not governed by our money and are not afraid to give some of it to a worthy cause. This may be someone you know who is genuinely struggling with money problems. A gift to them can so easily lift their spirit and you don't have to tell them about the gift either. You can just put it through their letter box. It blesses them, blesses God and believe me, will bless you immensely. 

Nothing is too difficult for God (19:26). Once we grasp a hold of the fact that God supplies us with money and we have a roof over our head. We know for a fact that He is blessed when we bless others with our wealth when and if needed.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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