Psalm 14:1. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God. “They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
Because we live in the body, we often fail to experience God in tangible ways. As a result, we sometimes doubt Him and fall into unbelief. Yet Scripture reminds us that true faith is not based on what is seen, but on what is unseen: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1).
This does not mean that the visible is unnecessary, but rather that the unseen holds far greater importance. Still, many people declare, “There is no God.”
Jesus told a parable about such a person—the rich man in Luke 16:19–31. God had given him wealth, health, and countless opportunities, yet there was no place for God in his life. He wore the finest clothes and lived in luxury every day, but he lacked true happiness.
Despite hosting grand parties and being surrounded by people, he had no real peace, no true friendships, and no lasting joy. He also lacked purpose. Without it, he lived with no hope for the future and no awareness of eternity. Though materially rich, he was spiritually destitute.
In contrast, Jesus described Lazarus, a poor man covered in sores who begged for scraps beneath the rich man’s table. Yet when he died, he was carried to heaven. The rich man also died and was buried—and found himself in torment in hell.
What was the point of Jesus’ parable?
Many misunderstand it to mean that suffering like Lazarus leads to heaven and living in wealth like the rich man leads to hell. But that is not the message Jesus intended. The truth is this: anyone who has life in Christ—even someone like Lazarus—will spend eternity in heaven. But anyone without Christ—even if they have everything the world can offer—will end up in eternal separation from God.
Jesus also emphasized the reality of hell—a place where the grace and mercy of God are no longer available. Even a drop of water was denied to the rich man. Why? Because in his life, he rejected the need for God’s grace and mercy. He chose a life apart from God, and so he received eternity without Him.
Many today live in this same condition—achieving much, possessing much, but living without God. In God’s eyes, everything they do is ultimately evil because it is disconnected from Him.
Scripture reveals that all people are born into three fundamental problems: the power of Satan (Revelation 12:9), the curse of sin (Romans 3:23), and separation from God (Ephesians 2:1). Their entire lives are spent in the devil’s traps: self-reliance and pride (Genesis 3:5), worldly pleasure (Genesis 6:1–8), and the pursuit of personal glory (Genesis 11:1–9).
They remain confined in frameworks shaped by darkness—false religious systems (Acts 13:4–12), culturally embedded demonic influence (Acts 16:16–24), and deeply rooted idolatry (Acts 19:8–41). That’s why every person is bound to live as a child of the devil (John 8:44), trapped in idol worship (Exodus 20:4–5), mental suffering (Matthew 11:28), physical affliction (Acts 8:4–8), eternal condemnation in hell (Luke 16:19–31), and generational curses (Matthew 27:25).
But by grace, God has given you the gift of faith in Christ. Through Him, you have eternal life (John 20:31). You have received the right to become a child of God (John 1:12). You have been saved from the dominion of Satan, sin, and hell (Romans 10:9–10).
From the moment you believed and received Jesus as the Christ, you began living as a citizen of heaven, even here on earth (Philippians 3:20). God has rescued you from the kingdom of darkness and brought you into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13). You are God’s chosen people—a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His treasured possession (1 Peter 2:9).
The Holy Spirit now dwells in you, guiding and empowering your life. The powers of darkness cannot overcome you. God’s angels surround you. You have access to heaven’s resources through prayer. And you now live with a new direction and calling—to proclaim the gospel to all nations.
God is calling you to reach those who say in their hearts, “There is no God.” Take the gospel with you and show them who He is: the One who died for them, rose again, crushed the head of Satan, and made a way from hell to heaven.
To accomplish this heavenly mandate, Jesus promised the power of the Holy Spirit. Carry that calling with you in all you do today. This is the most fulfilling life one can live.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for Your Spirit, who enables me to believe in You. Open my eyes to the spiritual reality of those who deny Your existence. Send me today to those who are perishing without knowing who You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.