Sometimes I may know (vaguely) that something is missing in my relationship with God. Or in my life in a more general way.

I may feel that way even when it appears to me that nothing is missing at all.

In other other words, I may feel like this fellow:

“The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?” (Matthew 19:20).

“Lord, I have been faithful in all those things you mentioned. But something in me tells me I’m still missing something. I feel so unfulfilled and ill-at-ease. Please, what is that missing thing?!”

Have I been desperate and courageous enough to go to Jesus with that same need?

And have I been desperate enough and courageous enough to yield to His answer?

I certainly can identify with this:

“But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions” (Matthew 19:22).

I hope that young man didn’t let his sorrow and his possessions get in the way of obedience. I hope he decided to follow Jesus no matter what.

That’s what I want to do.

Posted: November 26