Arrows Not Lines: Discovering a Centered-Set Faithনমুনা

“When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy.” (Luke 18:23 NIV)

The rich young ruler had everything going for him. He was moral, respectful, religious—and yet, something was still missing. So he asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus lovingly points out the one thing holding him back: his attachment to wealth.

The man walks away sad. He is close in proximity, but unwilling to move. His posture is bounded—he wants to know the rule. But Jesus invites him into a relationship that requires movement.

This story is a sobering reminder that proximity to religion is not the same as direction toward Jesus. You can check all the boxes, follow all the rules, and still walk away from Jesus if you’re not willing to surrender.

In a centred set, following Jesus is an ongoing journey of movement. The question is not “What have I done?” but “Where am I going now?”

Reflection Question: What might be holding you back from taking a next step toward Jesus?

Prayer: Jesus, help me not just to admire you or agree with you, but to actually follow you. Show me anything I’m clinging to that’s keeping me from moving closer to you. Give me courage to let it go.

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