Read: Joshua 15:1-63; Luke 18:18-43; Psalm 86:1-17; Proerbs 13:9-10
Today we read only about Judah’s inheritance. Remember the land that Caleb specifically asked for yesterday? It was called Kiriath Arba which later became Hebron, a city of refuge. Kiriath Arba means city of the four. The four were Adam, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who were all buried there.
In Luke, a rich ruler came to him and asked him what he should do to inherit eternal life. He had followed all the commandments but his heart was full of pride and greed. Jesus addressed that. His response gave his heart away. When Jesus said it was hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God he was not saying it was impossible but a rich man tends to trust in his riches and what he has done instead of realizing his need for God.
Jesus explained exactly what was going to happen to him in Jerusalem and the disciples couldn’t grasp it because they didn’t want to believe it. It didn’t fit their thinking. They were a little like the rich, young ruler. They thought that Jesus was going to have an earthly kingdom and they would be his royal subjects.
The one with the clearest sight was the blind man. He called out to Jesus as the Son of David. That was like saying, “Jesus, Messiah”. He received his healing because of his faith and followed Jesus to Jerusalem.
I wonder which one of these people I am most like. Am I the rich young ruler who only wants the blessings but not willing to fellowship in Christ’s suffering or am I like the disciples who believed Jesus was the Messiah out and were living for a promotion. Or, am I like the blind man who has learned to depend on his spiritual eyes over his natural ones and recognizes the presence of the Messiah. I pray I am like the blind man.
Lord, give us eyes to see and an undivided heart today.
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