#soap # Luke 18 ## Title: Go All In ## Scripture: (Luke 18:22) When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (NET) ## Observation: In poker, there is a phrase called going “all in.” This is when you want to win the round so badly that you will bet all of your money. You don’t leave any reserves. This means you push all your chips to the middle of the table. Everything is riding on your ability to win with the cards you have been dealt. This is what Jesus was challenging this young man to do. We do not see Jesus challenging anyone else to sell all they have. Jesus realized this was the last “chip” he was holding back. If we are to follow Jesus, we must go “all in” with Him and surrender our lives. Only then do we find that we have an eternally winning hand. There is no need to fear going “all in” with Jesus. He has already conquered the world. ## Application: Go “all in” with Jesus. Is there anything you are holding back? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being worthy of it all.