Membership Requirements

God’s Story:
Entrance into my kingdom is a mystery to some people, but all it requires is the faith of a little child. No amount of money will help you. In fact, power and position are of no value; servanthood is what counts. But being a member of my kingdom is not easy. Any barrier that keeps a person from fully devoting themselves to me must be willing to give up everything, even if it means suffering and dying, to follow my Son.

Read Mark 10:1-52

Your Story:
While it may be simple to enter the kingdom of heaven, Jesus said it wouldn’t necessarily be easy. People grow complacent and they rely on the comforts of this earth, such as money, houses and cars. But these things are just that — things. Nothing is as fulfilling as the love found through a relationship with the Creator of all these things. Like the rich young ruler or James and John, you probably want the benefits of being in the kingdom of God. But have you thought about the cost of membership? Jesus loved you so much that he gave his life so you could enter the kingdom. What are you willing to give up?