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TRUST
DEVOTION
When a young child looks into the eyes of a loving parent there is complete trust. This is the example Jesus points to and in this passage we see it illustrated in three different ways. Jesus did not just ask the rich ruler to believe and trust in him. Instead he challenged him to demonstrate his complete trust.
Like many, the young man trusted in his money and connections more than in God. Jesus required him to give away that security, and trust in him. When someone leaves home or family for Jesus’ sake, they give up things people normally trust for security and love. But in exchange they find even greater love and security.
Jesus had to place all his trust in the promises of the Father, that through the suffering and shame that awaited him in Jerusalem, he would be raised from death.
FOR REFLECTION
• In what, or who, do you really trust?
• Words of trust and faith are spoken easily: actions are much harder.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, if I have placed my trust in anything but you, I ask that you show me and challenge me so that I may follow you even on the darkest road.
DEVOTION
When a young child looks into the eyes of a loving parent there is complete trust. This is the example Jesus points to and in this passage we see it illustrated in three different ways. Jesus did not just ask the rich ruler to believe and trust in him. Instead he challenged him to demonstrate his complete trust.
Like many, the young man trusted in his money and connections more than in God. Jesus required him to give away that security, and trust in him. When someone leaves home or family for Jesus’ sake, they give up things people normally trust for security and love. But in exchange they find even greater love and security.
Jesus had to place all his trust in the promises of the Father, that through the suffering and shame that awaited him in Jerusalem, he would be raised from death.
FOR REFLECTION
• In what, or who, do you really trust?
• Words of trust and faith are spoken easily: actions are much harder.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, if I have placed my trust in anything but you, I ask that you show me and challenge me so that I may follow you even on the darkest road.
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About this Plan
A Lent devotional material created by the pastors of International Churches of Hong Kong. Journey is intended to assist our route towards Easter from the Gospel of Luke, a devotional emphasizes the theme of ‘journey’. Both in Jesus’ ministry and His parables the notion of travelling is significant.
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We would like to thank International Christian Churches in Hong Kong provided by The Vine for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://www.thevine.org.hk/
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