A Heartbreaking Juxtaposition
Luke 18:22b-23a:
`… and you shall have treasure in heaven! And come, follow Me.’ But when he heard these things, he became very sad…
Very sad!?! Did we read that right? “[Jesus offered] treasure in heaven … [and] he became very sad”?!? Now what on earth would cause a man to become sad when Jesus promises him not only treasure in heaven, but even better, companionship with Himself? If you’ve read the context, then of course you know just what on earth it was that caused this man to reject such a glorious offer direct from the hands and mouth of Jesus Himself.