We Need Jesus!

Pastor Robert L. Taylor
Oct 4
2 min read

Jesus said, “Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” (Matthew 19:24). What was He teaching? Jesus wasn’t teaching that getting into heaven was hard. He was teaching that it’s impossible. That's especially true for anyone who is relying on worldly treasures like money, fame, good works, or good morals. You'd be more likely to squeeze a huge animal through a tiny hole than find heaven through your own efforts. We read, “When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, 'Then who can be saved?' (Matthew 19:25). The Greek word translated “astonished” literally means “at a loss of one’s senses” to understand what just happened. For that reason, they immediately asked “Who then can be saved?” They were perplexed, confused, and maybe discouraged at their own chances of ever seeing heaven one day. But Jesus boldly responded, “And looking at them, Jesus said to them, ‘With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’” (Matthew 19:26). That is the point of the whole phrase. It’s not about a tiny hole that you can squeeze through if you try hard enough. It's an impossible action that you can never EVER accomplish without God! You cannot be saved on your own merits. Being rich is not a sin, nor does God forbid anyone with money to enter heaven. However, anyone who has many earthly treasures may falsely believe that their life and wellbeing is secure. But the Bible is very clear: apart from the finished work of Jesus, there is nothing that can be done to earn salvation. We need Jesus! Be encouraged!