Day 16/260: Read Luke 16

“What’s in a name?” There is value in a name. We are identified by our name, and we want people to think good things when they hear our name.

What was the name of the rich man in Luke 16? That information is lost to history. He was important in this world while he lived, as he “was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.” But in death, Jesus did not deem it important to tell us the rich man’s name.

What about the beggar? Jesus wasn’t shy about naming him. Lazarus desired to eat the rich man’s scraps, whatever was left over after the rich man was full. He received evil things while living, but upon his death, Lazarus “was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom.”

The rich man will be tormented forever, but Lazarus will be comforted. The rich man’s name no longer matters, but Lazarus stands as a testimony of what awaits the faithful who endure the hardships of humanity.

Do not place your hope in the riches of life. One day those things will be no more, but your soul lasts forever. One day you will be either tormented or comforted. What you do now affects where you spend eternity.

Memory (Read aloud 5-10 times)

Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Pray

Pray that you may not be deceived by the temporary riches of life. Pray that you may be given opportunity to lay treasures up in heaven.