S – But he told him, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead

Luke 16:31 CSB

O – Commentary:  

Jesus was obviously suggesting that the rich man symbolized the Pharisees. They wanted signs—signs so clear that they would compel people to believe. But since they refused to believe the Scriptures, they would not believe any sign no matter how great. Just a short time later Jesus did raise a man from the dead, another man named Lazarus (John 11:38–44). The result was that the religious leaders began to plot more earnestly to kill both Jesus and Lazarus.

 “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – It is easy to get into the “If this, then that” game.  God isn’t a formula or Santa Claus.  Our interaction is characterized by a relationship where it is His will intersecting with my will.  Just like every other relationship.  Keep working on the relationship and I will have less times of little faith and trust.

R – Lord, you know me and all that I am facing today.  Help me to look to you first and not a sign or answer I want.  I desire to be more in unity with you.  In doing so, I will understand your will and purpose better.