Jesus tells a story about a rich man and a poor man. When the rich man’s wealth failed him and he faced condemnation, he tried to negotiate with God. He thought he knew a better way. We, like the rich man, can at times want God to do things our way. But Jesus reminds us that God has chosen the means by which He will work, His Word. His Word which “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16).  His Word which has the power to create faith and raise the dead to life. May we humbly trust in God’s Word alone for our salvation and security.