Why wouldn't Jesus tell his disciples when he was coming back? Could it be because he understands human nature and doesn't want everyone to be goofing off until the last minute before his return? Could it be that he wants all the disciples to be living in anticipation of his return and eager to please him?
We are not supposed to let down our guard - not even for a day. Jesus is coming again and we are to be ready to welcome him when he comes!
This is sometimes called the parable of the rich fool, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Jesus said, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15) This raises the question, "What does one's life consist of?"
What is life really about?
When I've had a chance to talk to people who reject Christianity about the basis of their own ethic for living, they frequently say they believe in the golden rule: "Treat others as you would want them to treat you."
The Old Testament law put it a little bit differently. "Love your neighbor as yourself."
But how do we love ourselves and who exactly is our neighbor?
Jesus' parable about the sower and the soil gives us important information about our task of evangelism. But it also raises some questions that we should be careful to answer.
