A life that would have seemed successful

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." (Luke 12:15 NIV)

The harvest had been exceptional and this farmer found himself with more crops to store than his barns could hold. Without hesitation, he decided to tear down his existing barns and build bigger ones in their place. He swelled with pride and said to himself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” (Luke 12)

But then he heard a still, small voice: “You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?

The farmer in this parable led a life that would have seemed successful and meaningful to everyone who looked at him. But Jesus pointed out that everything the farmer owned was temporary, and he would soon discover that he had nothing at all.

Everyone wonders if their life has meaning, and if so, how to find it. often out of sincere curiosity and a desire to have meaningful goals and guidance in life.

Jesus understood this basic need of humankind for meaning and purpose, and He gave the secret in a comment after He’d finished the parable about the farmer: “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God”. [1]

Neither turn to thy own way nor seek thy own gain. But inquire the good ways of God. - Lailah Gifty Akita

[1] Activated The Full Life