Rich Young Ruler
As Deb and I sat on the park bench Sunday we enjoyed the beauty of the day and the view of the St. Joe beach front. Deb turns to me and says "lets hurry up and move here". If you know anything about our journey you will know what an incredible statement that was.
As we rode home both our minds were churning. Deb finally says what we were both thinking. We have now dropped the price on the house to the rock bottom price that we have agreed on. The price we sell for will not leave us much cushion. We will have enough for a downpayment and that's about it. Of course that depends on price of the new house.
When Jesus talked to the rich young ruler he told him to give everything to the poor and follow him. Deb and I are not giving everthing away to follow him. If the house doesn't sell at this price then we will not be moving. Now most will probably say it's a wise decision. Part of me wonders if it's the true test and he is wanting us to give it all away.(or be willing?)
I have struggled discerning the true call and how you can know for certain you are truly called. Some say they have a sense of peace, some say that scripture shows them the way. I have tried to figure this all out but have not been given these gifts. I however have always been driven by the circumstances that come my way and following them. the circumstances to this point have been clear to me. This next step in the journey seems to hitting a wall.
More thoughts....but theyre random.....maybe later.
As we rode home both our minds were churning. Deb finally says what we were both thinking. We have now dropped the price on the house to the rock bottom price that we have agreed on. The price we sell for will not leave us much cushion. We will have enough for a downpayment and that's about it. Of course that depends on price of the new house.
When Jesus talked to the rich young ruler he told him to give everything to the poor and follow him. Deb and I are not giving everthing away to follow him. If the house doesn't sell at this price then we will not be moving. Now most will probably say it's a wise decision. Part of me wonders if it's the true test and he is wanting us to give it all away.(or be willing?)
I have struggled discerning the true call and how you can know for certain you are truly called. Some say they have a sense of peace, some say that scripture shows them the way. I have tried to figure this all out but have not been given these gifts. I however have always been driven by the circumstances that come my way and following them. the circumstances to this point have been clear to me. This next step in the journey seems to hitting a wall.
More thoughts....but theyre random.....maybe later.
posted by Randy W. @ 7:50 PM
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