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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to James Oliver Cox from Cherry Log, GA. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. You're helping us call people to deeper surrender. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 10:17-22: And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.'” And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. — Mark 10:17-22 He runs. He kneels. He asks. He's moral. He's successful. He's hungry for something more. And Jesus sees it. But Jesus also sees deeper into the one thing he lacks. The rich young man is seeking one more thing to add to his list of accomplishments. He wants to complete the checklist. But Jesus invites a different question that leads to an unexpected answer: "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone." It's a subtle signal toward a loftier reflection—there is no "level of goodness" that reaches the extent of God's goodness. Then comes his invitation. Not to do more, but to let go. Sell it. Give it. Follow him alone. This has nothing to do with poverty—it's about priority. His wealth wasn't the problem. It was his grip on his wealth that was the problem. And when Jesus touches on this sensitive area, the man walks away sad. Jesus always comes after the thing we grip onto that keeps us from gripping onto him. This is because he's not interested in our level of spiritual goodness or religious checklists. He wants surrendered hearts, fully willing to let go of their grip on things and grip onto him. For this man, it was his money. For you, it may be something different or more specific, such as success, approval, comfort, or a sense of control. But Jesus doesn't care about these things, unless you are going to loosen your grip on them and sacrifice them to him to grip fully on him. Because the call to "follow me" always means we have to "unfollow" something else. #SurrenderEverything, #FollowJesus, #Project23 ASK THIS: What good things are you tempted to use as spiritual credentials? Why do you think Jesus loved the rich man even before he responded? What's one thing you're afraid Jesus might ask you to surrender? How does this story reshape your view of “success”? DO THIS: Ask yourself, “What's the one thing Jesus might ask me to unfollow?” Then ask him for the courage to surrender it. PRAY THIS: Jesus, show me what I'm still clinging to. I want to follow you without hesitation—help me let go of whatever stands in the way. Amen. PLAY THIS: “I Surrender.”

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. We are in the Gospel of Mark. Go to the website and grab the Scripture Journal for this study so you can study along with us. Our shout-out today goes to Tim Salvesen from Carver, MN! Thank you for being a monthly partner, Tim. You rock my face off. I hope you enjoy this devotional today. Today, we're reading Mark 1:16-20: Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. — Mark 1:16-20 Jesus didn't give these men a detailed plan. He didn't give a lecture or a checklist. He gave a simple, life-altering invitation: “Follow me.” No resume required. No spiritual degree. Just ordinary fishermen—busy working, heads down, doing life. Jesus walks up and flips their world upside down with two words. And here's the wild part—they dropped everything. Nets. Boats. Family. Comfort. Security. Gone in an instant. Because when Jesus calls, obedience can't be delayed. He didn't just invite them to believe something—He invited them to become something. "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." He wasn't offering a career change. He was offering transformation. A new mission. A new identity. That's what following Jesus always does. It interrupts. It costs. But it also creates. He doesn't call you to a better version of yourself—He calls you into a whole new purpose. And notice the pattern: He calls. They respond. No stalling. No excuses. No “let me check my schedule.” Just immediate obedience. That's the power of Jesus' voice—it cuts through the noise and speaks straight to the soul. So, what do you need to drop to become someone different in Jesus today? #FollowJesus, #RadicalObedience, #FishersOfMen ASK THIS: What is Jesus asking me to drop in this season? Do I respond to Jesus immediately or with hesitation? How does my identity change when I follow Jesus fully? Am I more focused on comfort or on His calling? DO THIS: Drop the one thing today that's delaying your full obedience to Jesus. PRAY THIS: Jesus, give me the courage to drop what's familiar and follow you without delay. Make me into who you've called me to be. Amen. PLAY THIS: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.

Pastor Nelms continues his teaching series on the Kingdom principle of sowing and reaping. Part 3 continues a deep dive into the Parable of the Sower, the key Kingdom Parable of sowing and reaping. We pray you are blessed by this message.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/renaissance-school-of-the-spirit--3241606/support

Pastor Nelms continues his teaching series on the Kingdom principle of sowing and reaping. Part 2 begins a deep dive into the Parable of the Sower, the key Kingdom Parable of sowing and reaping. We pray you are blessed by this message.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/renaissance-school-of-the-spirit--3241606/support

Rob Davis is many things. A plumber, construction manager, student, former head chef, guitar player, singer-songwriter, and a great storyteller. From Memphis to Arkansas to North Carolina and up to the mountains in Boone, Rob has worked with his hands everyone he's gone. He plays gigs in Boone, NC and will soon be playing in Charlotte. He was kind enough to play four original songs which are included at the end of the episode.Use my code: EYESAC for 15% off your entire order @www.mountaineerbrand.comUse same code: EYESAC for 10% off your order @ www.scentsbyyaya.comThank you so much for listening! Leave a review and let me know what you think. Are their topics you want to hear covered? A guest you would like to hear back on for another episode?Make sure to follow and share this episode.Love ya!