Saturday, September 20th 2025
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? (Luke 12:16-17).
The Lord Jesus, in Luke 12:16-21, introduced us to a certain rich man who found himself in a dilemma due to his increasing wealth. He said within himself, “…What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?” (Luke 12:17). His solution was to tear down his barns and build greater ones to store his goods. Confident in his wealth, he then said to his soul, “…Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry” (Luke 12:19).
However, the narrative took a drastic turn as God interrupted his plans and said to him: “…Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” (Luke 12:20). The rich man’s carefully stored wealth became meaningless in the face of eternity.
The Lord Jesus concluded with these sobering words: “So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21). This parable warns against the folly of amassing wealth without regard for God or His Kingdom. It is not the possession of wealth that is condemned but the selfish hoarding of it, disconnected from divine purpose.
Ask yourself this critical question: Am I rich toward God? Are your resources aligned with His purpose, or are they merely for your personal comfort and security? To be rich toward God is to prioritize His Kingdom, giving generously and joyfully to support the Gospel and its impact on lives around the world. Jesus said, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness…” (Matthew 6:33).
The Apostle Paul admonished, “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life” (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Let your resources and efforts reflect a life rich toward God!
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PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom and insight of your Word. I align my resources with your purpose in the Kingdom. I live with the consciousness of eternity, giving generously and joyfully to the Gospel and making a lasting impact in my world, for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 6:19-21 KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Luke 12:16-21 KJV
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry. 20 But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Galatians 4:21-5:1-15 & Isaiah 3-5
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Luke 23:44-56 & 2 Samuel 13-14
Extract From Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional
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