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Since Babel, mankind has chased a self-made path to heaven—measuring life by achievement, control, and success. But Scripture teaches the opposite: the way to salvation is surrender. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Matthew 19:16–30, where the rich young ruler asks Jesus, “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16). Even after claiming obedience to the commandments, he still senses something missing: “What do I still lack?” (Matthew 19:20). His wealth, influence, and accomplishments couldn't satisfy the deeper hunger of his soul. Jesus exposes the real issue—not merely money, but the idol behind it. The ruler kept the law outwardly, yet had not humbled himself to yield everything to God. His grip on earthly treasure revealed his refusal to fully trust Christ for true spiritual riches. When confronted with surrender, he walked away sad—because he wasn't willing to release what he loved most. This devotional turns the question toward us: What are you unwilling to leave behind for the sake of Christ? What “treasure” are you holding so tightly that it keeps you from repentance, obedience, and joy-filled freedom? And it ends with Gospel hope: the Father gave what mattered most—His Son—and Jesus humbled Himself all the way to the cross so you could be forgiven, restored, and led into life you could never earn. Prayer: Lord, help me understand the infinite worth of life in Christ so that I do not cling to lesser idols. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things” (Philippians 3:8). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Encountering Christ, Arms Wide Open: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

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We are in our second week of the new year and we are discussing tools to help you grow in your faith. Today we are talking about getting closer to Jesus on Cell Life Church TV. Related Posts: Just Like Jesus Jesus Prayed For You The Cost of Following Jesus Leading Like Jesus Finding Hope in Jesus The post Getting Closer To Jesus appeared first on Cell Life Church TV.

We are in our second week of the new year and we are discussing tools to help you grow in your faith. Today we are talking about getting closer to Jesus on Cell Life Church TV. Related Posts: Just Like Jesus Jesus Prayed For You The Cost of Following Jesus Leading Like Jesus Finding Hope in Jesus The post Getting Closer To Jesus appeared first on Cell Life Church TV.

We are in our second week of the new year and we are discussing tools to help you grow in your faith. Today we are talking about getting closer to Jesus on Cell Life Church TV. Related Posts: Just Like Jesus Jesus Prayed For You The Cost of Following Jesus Leading Like Jesus Finding Hope in Jesus The post Getting Closer To Jesus appeared first on Cell Life Church TV.