Re: Verse reading–Luke 18:18-30 (Day Five)
Ever wonder why Jesus didn’t talk about money or possessions to Nicodemus or Zaccheus (both wealthy and successful)? Because He knew their hearts. The kingdom of God is not about money, it is about the heart.
It’s an amazing conversation between the rich young ruler (RYR) and Jesus. As Jesus addresses the question posed by the RYR (with the scripture), He leaves out one of the commandments. I suspect the RYR knew the commandments by heart and maybe thought Jesus left out # 10 to cut him some slack. But Jesus interprets and applies #10 to his circumstances and his (RYR) heart. Brilliant!! Beautiful!! Alarming!! (That’s exactly what the Holy Spirit does now in the heart of the New Testament Believer)
God knows our hearts. He is aware of our motives, fears, pride, insecurities, failures, and weaknesses. God is not intimidated by the sin or darkness in our hearts. He challenges, questions, and confronts it. God’s design and desire is to have reign and rule over our hearts. Proverbs 4:23. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
