Hebrews 11:8-10

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

Hebrews 11:8-10

The rich young ruler walked away sorrowful, and we’ll never know what he could have become. What a tragedy—to stand face-to-face with Jesus and choose temporary security over eternal salvation. Don’t live with regret. Only one life to live, will soon be passed; only what’s done for Christ will last. Abraham chose to be a pilgrim, living in tents, seeking a city whose builder and maker is God. He wanted everything the next life offered, not everything this life promised. In acceptance lies peace.

When you surrender fully to God’s will, you find the peace the rich young ruler sought but never received. But you can arise like Abraham and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Leave nothing on the table. Hold nothing back.

Pastor Wade O’Neill