He had wealth, influence, youth, and everything the world told him he needed to be happy. Yet something was still missing. When the rich young ruler approached Jesus, he received an invitation that could have changed everything: "Come, follow me." But instead of following, he walked away. He could see what following Jesus would cost him, but he couldn't see what walking away might cost him. His story raises a challenging question for all of us: What are we holding on to that's causing us to miss what God wants to do in our lives?
But what if the consequences of our choices extend far beyond ourselves? What if the next generation misses opportunities to know Jesus because we're too busy pursuing everything else? In this powerful message from Mark 10:17–22, we'll examine the things competing for our hearts, the importance of investing in children and students, and why the greatest hope for the next generation isn't found in politics, possessions, or personal success—but in the transforming power of Jesus Christ. The question isn't just "What will you miss?" It's also "What will they miss because you weren't there?"
