Where is your treasure??? 

Devotional Journal — Mark 10:17–31

Scripture Reading:
Today during my lunch break, I read Mark 10:17–31.

What I Observed:
In this passage, the rich young ruler came to Jesus asking how he could inherit eternal life. He had kept all the laws since his youth. Yet Jesus, seeing his heart, told him to sell all he had, give to the poor, and then come follow Him. The man went away sad because he had many possessions.

What God Is Showing Me:
This makes me ask: Where is my heart?
I can go to church, read the Bible, pray, attend studies, and help others—but am I holding on to treasures that do not honor God?

There are areas in my heart that I still cling to. Sometimes I even sense the Holy Spirit nudging me to let go, but I struggle to do it in my own strength. Yet Jesus said:

“With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10:27)

My Response:
I want to surrender these hidden treasures to God. I repent and ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse me and deliver me.

One area I want to confess is my love for suspense, thriller, and crime movies. These do not glorify God, and they often dull my sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Do I want to place this on the altar and let God burn it away? Yes, even though it feels hard, I want to be free.

Prayer:
Lord, search my heart. Reveal the things I treasure more than You. Give me the strength to lay them down and follow You with a pure heart.