How can we apply the man's eagerness in seeking Jesus to our lives? The Moment That Inspires “As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. ‘Good Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). The Holy Spirit recorded this scene to model a heart that refuses to delay when truth is near. What the Man Got Right • He recognized Jesus as the ultimate authority. • He moved quickly—running, not walking. • He humbled himself—kneeling, not standing. • He asked the most important question first. How We Can Mirror His Urgency 1. Run Toward Jesus Daily • Start each morning in His Word before anything else (Psalm 119:147). • Interrupt other pursuits when conviction strikes (Hebrews 3:13). • Keep digital devices from crowding out Scripture intake (Matthew 6:33). 2. Kneel in Genuine Humility • Physically bow in private prayer; posture influences attitude (Ephesians 3:14). • Confess sin quickly, refusing to justify or delay (1 John 1:9). • Submit decisions—career, relationships, finances—to His lordship (Proverbs 3:5-6). 3. Ask Eternal Questions First • Measure plans by their impact on eternity (2 Corinthians 4:18). • Ask, “How does this draw me or others closer to Christ?” (Philippians 1:21). • Choose conversations that elevate spiritual matters over trivial talk (Colossians 4:6). Guarding Against the Drift • Beware the comfort that dulls spiritual hunger (Revelation 3:17). • Refuse the myth of “later”—today is the day of salvation and obedience (2 Corinthians 6:2). • Remember that every earthly treasure fades, but pursuit of Christ yields eternal reward (Matthew 6:19-21). Fueling Eagerness with Promises • “Seek and you will find” (Matthew 7:7)—a guaranteed outcome. • “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). • “Without faith it is impossible to please God... He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Living This Out Together • Meet regularly with believers who stir up zeal (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Share testimonies of answered prayer to keep anticipation high (Psalm 66:16). • Serve shoulder-to-shoulder; eagerness grows as faith is exercised (Galatians 6:9-10). The Take-Away The man’s sprint toward Jesus is not an isolated anecdote; it is a Spirit-preserved invitation. Run, kneel, ask. Do it now, do it daily, do it wholeheartedly—and watch the Savior meet that eagerness with life that lasts forever. |
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