The rich young ruler (6) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

The disciples were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? But Jesus looked at them and said, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.
Mark 10:24.26.27

The rich young ruler (6)
The rich young ruler had placed his faith in his noble character and overlooked his own sinfulness. When he was shown up as a slave to riches, he was unwilling to accept the Teacher, Jesus Christ, as the Son of God and as his own personal Saviour. Then the Lord explained that pitiable man's predicament to the disciples: "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God. 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." (vv. 24. 25). Even the disciples needed instruction concerning the only way of salvation.

Every human being needs salvation. In his present, natural state he cannot attain to the glory of God. Can he save himself with his deeds or possessions? "Impossible!" says the Lord. This incident provides the proof. However, even if all human possibilities are exhausted, not all is lost. It is helpful, indeed imperative, that we recognise this. "With God all things are possible." Salvation, the gift of eternal life, is a miracle of God's grace. That is why He gave His only Son. Whoever admits that he himself can do nothing and confesses his sins frankly before God, placing his trust in the Lord Jesus and His work of redemption, will receive eternal life from God. Do we accept God's grace in Jesus Christ, His Son, or do we, like the rich young ruler, walk away from it, saddened that our estimation of ourselves has received a set-back?

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Today's reading: Judges 1:1-15 · 2 Corinthians 1:1-7