Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Is He talking about a sewing needle here, or something else?
When I was in Israel, I walked around the wall in Jerusalem. There are narrow gates at regular intervals along the wall which are probably about 3-3.5 feet tall. It was said that camels can enter the city this way, but they have to be on their knees and the burdens on their backs must be taken off and set aside. When they are unencumbered and in that position, they can enter…on their knees. These gates are called The Eye of the Needle.
I believe in this statement, Jesus means that if you try to enter into the kingdom of God with all the cares and worries of this world, you will not be successful in entering in. All the burdens must be laid aside. Sometimes we need help with that, and Jesus is with us to help set the worries and cares aside, if we cry out to Him.
When we are unhindered once again, we can look to God in humility and receive His peace.
