Jesus uses a shocking and hilarious hyperbole “a camel going through the opening of a needle” to speak of how absurd it is to think that the rich can be a part of what God is up to. His students are dumbfounded. The camel is the biggest animal they know about, but the opening of a needle? How tiny.
We might say, it’s easier to play golf by using a boulder for a golfball or it’s easier to climb a greased pole the size of the Empire State building with no arms and legs.
This means It is patently absurd to think that the rich will catch on to what God is doing and join in.
Yet, we also know that some wealthy people were part of the Kingdom of God in the Bible and some were as early Christians. Something is different about those people that is rare and inspired and few of us will catch on for ourselves. Enjoy the episode and pass it along.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:50 — 28.6MB) | Embed
Subscribe to Spark My Muse Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Spark My Muse
After you listen, you can find some amazing related artwork and additional reflections I did at PART II here ⬇️ : https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/145024711
• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here ⬇️:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/105022790
This kind of support unlocks for you many extras on that site (at $5 level, and up) and includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site.
For more info scroll down.
You are invited to encounter the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within
🎁 ❤️
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your group to say “hello” and answer your questions and hear your thoughts.
• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here
⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:
Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin.
Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.
• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/
OR make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay
• It’s listeners like you make this work possible.
You can help out by sharing the program and rating/reviewing it on iTunes or other outlets.
Thank you very much.
-Lisa