It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Mark 10:25

It is so easy to think of ourselves as average-income people who are not wealthy. So Jesus resorts to a bit of sarcastic humor, talking about trying to get a camel’s big nose and humpy back with its long legs through the eye of a sewing needle.

If we can access a computer, phone, or tablet to read e-mail, we’re richer than much of the world. Let’s not let our “stuff” get in the way of our faith and compassion. God wants to help our camels get through the eyes of our needles. He yearns for us to remember that all we have is a gift from him and that he intends us to use it to bless others and honor him.

When you accept Christ’s bloodshed for the payment of your sins and trust Him as Lord and Savior you are saved and will go to heaven when you leave this earth.

Ephesians 1:7-8

In Him (Christ) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding.

where is your heart? Is it devoted to earning money, or is it devoted to serving God? If God has blessed you with money use it as He instructs You to use it. If He has blessed you with time, but not much money, use that time as He leads you to use it. The point of this verse is to have God first in your heart and life, He alone is to be at the center of your days (Matthew 6:33)!

Father God, thank You for sending Jesus to die for my sins. I pray that You help me to use what money and time you give me in this life for Your glory. I love You so Abba and desire to serve You alone all the days of my life, Amen!

Tender Father, it is sometimes hard for me not to worry about money issues. I know that you have richly blessed me with many advantages and privileges. But dear Father, I don’t want to be owned by the things I possess — I don’t want them to possess me. I don’t want to be sidetracked by trying to acquire what I don’t have. I don’t want to keep ordering frivolous stuff to make myself happy, fit in socially, or feel secure. Please help me as I seek to be rich in kindness, generosity, and thankfulness with what you have graciously shared with me. In Jesus’ name, I thank you. Amen.