God Is Worth More - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Tuesday, April 8, 2020
by RBC Ministries

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God Is Worth More

Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 10-12, Luke 9:37-62

We have left everything to follow you!
Mark 10:28

Today's Scripture: Mark 10:17-28

Having been hurt by believers in Jesus in the past, my mom responded in anger when I dedicated my life to Him. "So, now you're going to judge me? I don't think so." She hung up the phone and refused to talk to me for a whole year. I grieved, but eventually realized a relationship with God was even more important than one of my most valued relationships. I prayed for her every time she refused my calls and asked God to help me love her well.

Finally, we reconciled. A few months later, she said, "You've changed. I think I'm ready to hear more about Jesus." Soon after, she accepted Christ and lived the rest of her days loving God and others.

Like the man who ran up to Jesus asking how he could inherit eternal life but left in sorrow because he didn't want to part with his wealth (Mark 10:17-22), I struggled with the thought of giving up everything to follow Him.

It's not easy surrendering the things or people we think we can count on more than God (vv. 23-25). But the value of what we give up or lose in this world will never exceed the gift of eternal life with Jesus. Our loving God willingly sacrificed Himself to save all people. He wraps us in peace and woos us with priceless and persistent love.

By: Xochitl Dixon

Reflect & Pray
What was the hardest thing you gave up or lost when you started following Jesus? Why does it feel easier to trust worldly comforts, material wealth, and people more than Him?

God, thanks for loving us more than we deserve and reminding us You're worth more than anything or anyone in this world.

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