What is the one thing that we lack?
And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, ‘One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me’. (Mk 10:20-21 ASV)
- A young man asked Jesus what he needed to do to enter the Kingdom of God.
- Jesus replied “keep God’s commandments” and the man said “he observed all the commandments from his youth”. Jesus loved him and said he lacked one thing.
- What is the one thing in our lives that might bar us from the Kingdom of God?
- For the young man it was wealth! For Martha it was being over occupied with serving!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to understand the one thing that I lack, or the one thing that is needful for me to gain eternal life in your Kingdom, and having done so, help me to put right what I have done wrong. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Supporting Verses: Mary sat at the Lord’s feet, and heard his word. But Martha was over occupied with serving, so she came up to him, and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her to help me!’ But the Lord answered and said unto her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her. Lk 10:39-42
