In his parable of the rich man who led a joyful and brilliant life and of the poor man named Lazarus covered with ulcers that the dogs came to lick, Jesus tells us what happened to these two people after their death.
The poor Lazarus, for having endured evils and having remained firm in the faith, was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom, while the rich man, for having yielded to the seductions of life, for having abandoned himself entirely to earthly pleasures and for having despised God and his kingdom, the rich man was buried.
In Hades, where he was in torment, he cried out, saying:
* »Father Abraham, have pity on me… because I am in agony in this fire.’ »*
And Abraham answered him:
* »Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. »*(Luke 16:25)
He was being punished for his own negligence.
During our life, everyone has their time.
If today is your time to be rich and « happy », think of softening the pains of the poor and above all, do not despise God and his kingdom,
And if you are in pain today don’t forsake or blaspheme God.
PRAYER:
Lord our God, grant us never to despise You and Your kingdom.
It is in the precious name of your son Jesus Christ that we pray.
Amen.
THE LION OF JUDAH MISSION IN THE WORLD©
☎: +250 730 900 900
KIGALI-RWANDA