Summary: I spent a lot of time in New York City for a large evangelistic outreach there. While in the city, I met people from all walks of life. Some of the people I met seemed to have it all: loads of money, great jobs, homes in the Hamptons, you name it! But one day, a comment struck me. A lawyer I met, who is not yet a believer, said to me, “you know, Palau, I appear to have everything, but I feel so empty.” I thought to myself, “this is really sad.” Here is this sharp man who seems to have everything—but in God’s eyes, he has nothing. He could die tomorrow, without assurance of salvation, and his beautiful home and fancy cars would be meaningless. But the reality is, all over the world there are so many people living for only money, or misunderstood success. Popular culture tells us we should be living this way, by glamorizing fancy cars, giant homes, and celebrity culture. But living this way doesn’t work. It doesn’t fulfill our spirits. It leads to emptiness, which is another way of saying, “You are dead in your disobedience and your many sins.” This week, I challenge you to assess your priorities. Where is your heart? What are you living for? The Bible says in Matthew 22:37 that “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind”. So do it! And share this with others in your life. This is Luis Palau.
