Today’s Scripture is Luke 12:19.
“And I will say to myself, ‘You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and be merry.’”
In this verse, Jesus tells the story of a rich man who thought his wealth would secure his future. He believed that his full barns and stored-up goods meant he could relax and enjoy life without any worries. But the problem is, he was focused only on this life and forgot about eternity. He made the mistake of thinking that his possessions could bring lasting security.
This is a warning to all of us who might be tempted to live only for today and forget about what’s really important. As one writer said, “Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.”
What we do with our time, resources, and lives matters for eternity. Our lives are more than just the years we spend on earth. Let’s remember that there is more beyond this life and live in a way that reflects eternal values.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.