Faith In Jesus

Today's NT reading completes Luke 18. In this chapter we see "A Demanding Widow" [18:1-8]; "A Deluded Pharisee" [18:9-14]; "Dedicated Parents" [18:15-17]; "A Dishonest Young Man" [18:18-34]; and "A Determined Beggar" [18:35-43]. These characters in this chapter teach us to put our faith in Jesus Christ. The widow was not discouraged by the indifferent attitude of the unjust judge, nor the tax collector (publican) by the hypocritical attitude of the Pharisee. The parents brought their children to Jesus in spite of the selfish attitude of the disciples, and the blind man came to Jesus even though the crowd told him to shut up and stay put. Jesus always responds to faith and rewards those who believe.
The rich young ruler did not respond with faith. He stands as a warning to all who depend on themselves and possessions to save them from sin. He shows us how close a person may come to salvation and yet turn away in unbelief and be lost for eternity. If you have not already done so, I beg you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Cry out to Him for mercy. He will honor your faith.