- But he said to them, “Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it.” Matthew 19:11-12 – I’ve heard this called the “gift of singleness” and far too often in the tone of fear of it being placed on someone who really wants to be married someday. We see here that Jesus says this is not for everyone, that in just the previous verses He speaks on how marriage should look like. What I see here is that this state of being unmarried really has more to it than just not finding the right person yet. It’s more of asking do you need to grow a little more on your own in God before stepping into a relationship. Also, like with the eunuchs who made themselves that way, this gift is really for those who just don’t have those same desires for relationships and sex. I’m for sure no expert on this topic of this gift of singleness, but this verse may help those struggling with this. Know that this gift is something God sets you up for and gives you a heart for. If those burning desires are there for a relationship those are there from God to. Just be prayerful and patient, the words all people who are single want to hear. Trust that God knows your desires better than you do. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 873
- When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew19:25-26 – All this is said after the rich, young ruler speaks with Jesus and walks away saddened by the words Jesus spoke to him. Hearing all his works weren’t enough and hearing he’d have to give up everything to follow Jesus wasn’t the message he wanted to hear. For us we too can be saddened hearing that all the good you’ve done isn’t enough to cover your wrongs and open the doors of Heaven for you. You may have done anything and everything good you can think of. You may have walked away from every bad thing you could walk away from. Yet on your own you can’t make yourself right in God’s eye. This reveals why the disciples said, “Who then can be saved?” It seems like there is a treasure being revealed to us but the path to it is impossible to get to. What’s even more sad is you’re right, it is impossible for you on your own to get to. It is impossible for you to find forgiveness and find life with God through your own deeds. Know though that’s not me attacking you, this is true of me as well. It’s impossible for us, but with Jesus what’s impossible becomes possible. This is why Jesus told the guy to follow Him. On his own he couldn’t find eternal life, but with Jesus he could. Eternal life in Heaven comes only through a life with Jesus. The treasure we talked about is available to you, but only through Jesus. If you’ve been trying to reach perfection on your own to somehow find yourself in a right relationship with Jesus, know that pursuit won’t come with the end result you’re looking for. But life with Jesus is possible, but only through Jesus alone. If you want to know more about all this and how to start a life with Jesus, reach out. I’d love to share with you! I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1969
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