A rich landowner named Sam often rode around his vast estate so he could congratulate himself on his great wealth.

Ond day, whil eriding around his estate on his favourite horse, he saw Hans, and old tenant farmer. Hans was sitting under a tree when Sam rode by.

Hans said, “I was just thanking God for my food.”

Sam protested, “If that is all I had to eat, I wouldn’t feel like giving thanks.”

Hans replied, “God has given me everything I need, and I am thankful for it.”

The old farmer added, “It is strange you should come by today because I had a dream last night. In my dream a voice told me, that “The richest man in the valley will die dotinght.” I don’t know what it means, but I thought I ought to tell you.

Sam snorted, “Dreams are nonsense,” and galloped away, but he could not forget Han’s words : “The richest man in the valley will die tonight.”.

He was obviously the richest man in the valley, so he invited his doctor to his house that evening.

Sam told the doctor what Hans had said. After a thorough examination, the doctor told the wealthy landowner, “Sam, you are as strong and healthy as a horse. There is no way you are going to die tonight.”

Nevertheless, for assurance, the doctor stayed with Sam, and they played cards through the night.

The doctor left the next morning and Sam apologized for becoming so upset over the old man’s dream.

At about nine o’clock, a messenger arrived at Sam door.

“What is it?” Sam demanded.

The messenger explained, “It’s about old Hans. He died last night in his sleep.”

Being rich has nothing to do with money or possessions. But it has everthing to do with having a relationship with God.