'Who Can Be Saved?' - Matthew 19:25-26

The disciples were astounded [when Jesus said it's very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom]. "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked.
Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible."


—Matthew 19:25-26 NLT

Key Thought​

In a world where financial blessing was equated with God's blessing, it was hard for the disciples to imagine who could be saved if the "rich" were not saved. Jesus reminded the disciples that salvation is not the work of mere mortals: Saving ourselves is not something we can do; only God can accomplish it. But then, that is the whole gospel story, that in Jesus, God did what we could not do!

Today's Prayer​

Gracious God and loving Father, thank you for sending Jesus to save me when I wasn't worthy of his sacrifice. Thank you for doing what I could not do. Please accept my life as an offering of appreciation for your grace. In Jesus' name, I praise and thank you. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Romans 5:6-10
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• John 3:16-17

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[Walling]

The disciples were astounded [when Jesus said it's very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom]. "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked.
Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible."


—Matthew 19:25-26 NLT

Key Thought​

In a world where financial blessing was equated with God's blessing, it was hard for the disciples to imagine who could be saved if the "rich" were not saved. Jesus reminded the disciples that salvation is not the work of mere mortals: Saving ourselves is not something we can do; only God can accomplish it. But then, that is the whole gospel story, that in Jesus, God did what we could not do!

Today's Prayer​

Gracious God and loving Father, thank you for sending Jesus to save me when I wasn't worthy of his sacrifice. Thank you for doing what I could not do. Please accept my life as an offering of appreciation for your grace. In Jesus' name, I praise and thank you. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Romans 5:6-10
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• John 3:16-17

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Ⓒ 1996-2021 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Nothing is impossible with God. He can save anyone who comes to Him. I know, His word is hard and sometimes we have trouble believing. With faith and grace we can do great things for the Lord.

 

[Rizakar]

Love this prayer so very much. Gracious God and loving Father, thank you for sending Jesus to save me when I wasn't worthy of his sacrifice. Thank you for doing what I could not do. Please accept my life as an offering of appreciation for your grace. In Jesus' name, I praise and thank you. Amen.

 

[Kennie2]

Dear Lord, save the souls of all my loved ones, friends, coworkers and those I see in the street. I pray for them all day and night. Please God, come to them and show them Thy love and mercy. In Jesus name. Amen