Luke 12:21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
There are times when a person may have cultivated the perspectives and outlook on life, that the man in the parable had embraced. But God, who is rich in mercy gives time and opportunity that these views can be corrected. There is something such as course correction, where God will grant us opportunity to change our legacy from one that was riddled with crime, sins, evils and rebellion to one where leading persons to Christ will become your main purpose in life, for the remaining time you have upon the earth.
It makes all the difference in the world and what we will do with our new lease on life could have eternal results if we stay the course with Christ. This is what God did for Solomon, for after chasing the wind for so many years, and after squandering many golden opportunities to build up God’s kingdom, the wise man finally came to himself. And yes, he did try his best to retrace his steps, and instructed coming generations to track a different course.
Better late than never, and thus, as Solomon stared into the great hereafter, and as he reflected on his past, he determined to redeem the time as much as possible, for the remainder of his life. Another course correction took place with Paul who had his priorities entirely mixed up before he met Christ. After that close encounter with Jesus, on the road to Damascus, God gave Paul new aims and new purposes in life.
Acts 26:14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!