Jesus and The Guy Who Had It All

This message from the Road Trip with Jesus series centers on the conversation between Jesus and the rich young ruler—a man who seemed to have it all but still sensed something was missing. When he asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus lovingly exposes the one thing holding him back: his attachment to wealth. The message unpacks how idols are often good things we’ve placed in the wrong position—like money, success, relationships, or pleasure—and how they quietly compete for our deepest loyalty. Through a heart-check quiz and honest reflection, we’re invited to face the uncomfortable truth: our idols may be costing us the life Jesus is calling us to. Rather than running back into the comfort of the dark, this message challenges us to stand in the light, let our eyes adjust, and follow Jesus—no matter what we have to let go of to do it.