29And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
The scenario was, the rich young ruler had just asked Jesus what he should do to be saved. Jesus told him to sell what he had (liquidate his assets!), GIVE to the poor, and follow Jesus. Notice that Jesus did NOT say "give it ALL to the poor". Jesus was showing the man how to prosper by sowing seed. The man couldn't wrap his mind around the instructions because his riches were EVERYTHING to him! Notice that the disciples were amazed and wondered who could possibly be saved then. Why did they ask that? Because they were NOT poor men! They were very successful fisherman, tax collectors and other professions. Then Peter mentioned what they had all set aside to follow Him and this was His reply! Don't let your "riches" have you! Put them in perspective! Sow seed into the lives of others, meeting their needs, and expect God to prosper you in every way! AMEN!
