There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried…" Luke 16:19-22 (ESV) All people one day will experience death, for death is the great equalizer. When we are born, we are all the same. When we die, we are all the same. Our differences will be evident, and some will face God with regrets, while others look forward to such an encounter. Those who spent their lives too busy for God will wish they had been less busy and more relational. Those who were distracted by life’s “moments,” and never got around to the important, will be devastated. The thought of starting eternity hopeless because we ignored the One who gives hope is indeed tragic. God rewards those who seek Him, find Him, obey Him, and enjoy Him. Rich and poor have the same opportunity. On the day of death, some will be carried while others buried. What happens that day depends on this day. | 
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