‘Son,’ Abraham said, ‘remember that during your life you received your good things, just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.
Luke 16:25 CSB
The word choice here is quite significant. Abraham calls the man his son because this rich man was indeed Jewish by ethnicity. And also, he says that the man had received ‘your good things’ in life. This doesn’t mean this man had experienced the best life he could have lived. Instead, it signifies that he had enjoyed the best this world has to offer, and that was his desire.
That which Lazarus had would prove to be the best choice for eternity. For whatever else Lazarus might enjoy, he had received the favor of the Lord and been counted among the faithful.
Heavenly Father, thank You for putting Your truth out there for us. I can never get over that. You have revealed Yourself and You work among us. Your church is active and vital. Oh the glory of Your great grace! You are living with Your people, and will be among us more one day. What joy! Thank You! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, and praise You, Amen.