Sometimes I may know (vaguely) that something is missing in my relationship with God. Or in my life in a more general way.

I may feel that way even when it appears to me that nothing is missing at all.

In other other words, I may feel like this fellow:

“The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?” (Matthew 19:20).

“Lord, I have been faithful in all those things you mentioned. But something in me tells me I’m still missing something. I feel so unfulfilled and ill-at-ease. Please, what is that missing thing?!”

Have I been desperate and courageous enough to go to Jesus with that same need?

And have I been desperate enough and courageous enough to yield to His answer?

I certainly can identify with this:

“But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions” (Matthew 19:22).

I hope that young man didn’t let his sorrow and his possessions get in the way of obedience. I hope he decided to follow Jesus no matter what.

That’s what I want to do.

Posted: November 26

“Little ones to Him belong,” says the children’s chorus.

So let me treat His “property” with carefulness and gentleness.

Let me love the objects of His love.

Or suffer the consequences.

After all, He said this:

“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me” (Matthew 18:5).

So Jesus takes personally how I treat the little ones at school, at church, and even here at home?

Whoa!

“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones” (Matthew 18:10).

I will! I will!

(At least I’ll try to remember to do so.)

Posted: November 25