Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

I wonder how far the rich young man had gotten? You know, the one we heard about last week. A couple of paces, a hundred yards? Before Jesus, maybe still looking at him, still gazing at him walking away, maybe still hoping he would turn around. How far had he gotten before Jesus said the words we hear today: How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! Then who can be saved? On our own, yes, it is impossible. But not with God.