Jesus invites people from every background to become ambassadors of His eternal kingdom. However, an encounter with Him rarely leaves a person unchanged. To follow Jesus, we must inevitably leave something behind. Those who cannot relinquish what this world offers often find themselves forced to turn away from the only One who offers what they truly need. The Man Who Had Everything (Except Peace) The rich young man was a model citizen. He had wealth, status, and a reputation for moral excellence. By every earthly measurement, he was a success. "Now behold, one came and said to Him, 'Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?'" (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Mark’s Gospel adds that he came running and knelt before Jesus (Mark 10:17). This was desperation dressed in fine clothes. Despite his religious observance and bank balance, he was empty. He had checked every box but still stood before Christ asking, "What do I still lack?" The Tailore...
Shining a light on someone by lighting their pathway home. By Joseph Kimanzi