With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.  – Matthew 19:26

Human beings often display an attitude of entitlement or a belief that they deserve some form of “justice“ that excludes them from the accountability to which others are held. While the majority of people used to have the desire for fairness to prevail, and had an aversion to entitled mindsets, increasing numbers of people have rejected the concept of God as the arbiter of justice, even though history has proven that it is humanly impossible to fully balance the scales of justice.

In Jesus’ day, a rich young ruler approached Him, asking how he could be guaranteed eternal life. Jesus reviewed the scriptures with him and extended an invitation for him to join His disciples in living a life of faith. Jesus encouraged him to sell his large quantity of goods and give the proceeds to the poor. We are told the young man went away very sad because he was willing to do something, but not that! Peter picked up on the conversation, pointing out to Jesus, “See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” (Matthew 19:27).

Many, like the young ruler, might like to have a relationship with Christ but struggle with humbling themselves. Are you willing to give up control of your life and trust God? Jesus later confirmed to Peter that God is just and will take care of every person, saying, “Anyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life” (Matthew 19:29). Pray today for those seeking justice across the United States to trust God, and follow Christ at all costs.