This is another one of those messages that I love so much that I am going to let the professionals explain it, better than I can. So, in the words of Henry and Richard Blackaby, I present "The Poor In Spirit"
The bible presents many paradoxes that challenge our human way of thinking. We think of the poor as possessing very little, yet Jesus said the riches of heaven belong to the poor in spirit. Self-reliance robs us of God's good gifts.
Jesus insisted that in order to follow Him, we must deny self. As long as we rely on our own resources, we will never place our trust in Him. As we acknowledge the poverty of our souls, we realize how desperately we need a savior. Jesus declared "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near." (Matt 4:17) God has so much to give the one who recognizes his need and will call upon Jesus!
Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.
He had just encountered the rich ruler, who valued his possession so much the he could not give them up to follow Jesus. Jesus later encountered Zaccheus, a wealthy, notorious sinner. Despite Zaccheus's material wealth, he recognized his spiritual poverty and found salvation. Jesus taught the disciples that true wealth is found in a relationship with God. Those who realize their inherent spiritual poverty apart from God will trust in Him, and He will enrich their lives immeasurably. Do not allow your resources, wisdom, talent, or abilities to prevent you from trusting the Person who can bring you abundant life.
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