Mr. Adrian Cole was a man the world called “successful.” Born into humble beginnings, he fought his way to the top—earning multiple degrees, building a chain of thriving businesses, amassing great wealth, and holding high political office. His influence reached far beyond his city, and his name commanded respect wherever he went. People envied him, yet deep inside, Adrian carried a secret: he had no peace.
Nights were the worst. He would lie in his luxurious mansion, staring at the ceiling, wondering why life still felt empty. His cars, investments, and accolades could not silence the ache in his heart. He hosted grand parties, traveled to exotic countries, and mingled with the powerful, but the restlessness only grew.
One hot afternoon, as he drove through an old neighborhood, Adrian’s eyes caught sight of a frail man in worn clothes standing at a street corner, holding a small Bible. The man smiled warmly and waved at him. Curious—and for reasons he could not explain—Adrian pulled over.
The man, a poor evangelist named Samuel, spoke gently:
“Sir, you have gained much in this world, but have you gained eternal life? Jesus said, ‘What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul?’ (Mark 8:36).”
Those words pierced Adrian’s heart like an arrow. Samuel continued, sharing how Jesus died for sinners, rose again, and offers peace that no money can buy.
Tears welled up in Adrian’s eyes. Right there, by the roadside, he bowed his head and prayed:
“Lord Jesus, I am empty without You. Forgive me. I receive You as my Lord and Savior.”
At that moment, something extraordinary happened. A wave of indescribable peace swept over him. The burden in his heart lifted. For the first time in years, Adrian felt truly alive.
From that day forward, his priorities changed. He still managed his businesses and used his influence—but now with a mission to serve God and help others find the same peace he had discovered. People noticed a glow in his face, a calm in his voice, and a joy that no amount of wealth could explain.
Lesson: Real peace is not found in possessions, positions, or power—it is found in the Person of Jesus Christ. Adrian’s story proves the truth of John 14:27:
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”