but for God all things are possible.” Then Peter said to him in reply, “We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life.
We can't save ourselves, but thankfully God has chosen to give us every opportunity to accept the salvation He offers it to us through the life, passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. All we have to do is to give up everything and follow Jesus. If we do these things, then we shall grow in faith, hope, and charity. We shall receive rewards more bountiful than any that the world can offer. Last but not least, we shall inherit eternal life. It is not easy to sacrifice everything. We will be tempted to doubt, fear, and run away from Christ, but as long as we stand firmly by his side, even in the midst of trial and tribulation, then we shall be rewarded for our fortitude and persistence.
Do we truly believe that all things are possible with God? Are we willing to give up everything and follow Christ? How can we cultivate a fidelity to God that can withstand the temptations of the world?
O Lord, we are willing to give up everything for your sake.
Amen.
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