In the 10th chapter of the Gospel of Mark, we read about the rich young ruler.
"And when He (Jesus) was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou Me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
And he answered and said unto Him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him: One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.
And he was sad at that saying: and went away grieved: for he had great possessions."
Notice these important words in this scripture passage -- "Go" -- "Sell" -- "Give" -- "Come" -- "Take" -- "Follow". --Mark 10:21. Oswald Chambers has written a sobering and challenging devotional thought from this verse:
"The look of Jesus will require breaking your heart away forever from allegiance to any other person or thing. Once the call of God comes to you, start going and never stop!" Amen!
Let us sing with the songwriter:
"Trust in His promises, faithful and sure;
Lean upon the Saviour, and thy soul is secure.
Where He leads I'll follow, follow all the way.
Where He leads I'll follow, follow Jesus every day."
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