‘Who can be saved, then?’ they said. Jesus gazed at them. ‘For men’ he told them ‘this is impossible; for God everything is possible.’
Mt.19:25,26
Jesus has set a high bar of perfection for the rich young man. Give all to the poor and then come follow him. The disciples are astonished. Who can attain perfection?
There is a call to perfection for all who desire to follow Jesus, unique to each of us. At the moment, mine is humility. What stops me from being downcast and walking away like the young man? It's Jesus' escape clause. "For God everything is possible".
In my despair of imperfection, Jesus reaches down to help me. On my own, perfection is impossible. With him cheering me on, pouring in grace and strength, the impossible becomes possible.
Jesus, I place my trust in you. Saint Antony, please pray for me.
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