From earliest childhood Enrico had known he was on this earth for a purpose. There was, he felt sure, something special that he was to do. When he became acquainted with astrology it seemed to be the answer. Eagerly he plunged into the study of stars and planets and horoscopes, and he was soon recognized as an authority on the subject.
From all over the country people brought their questions to him: Should I start this new business? Is it a good time to take that trip? Should I marry so-and-so?
Skillfully he drew his charts, plotted his horoscopes, made his calculations and sent back answers to all their questions.
But—what happens when the "Answer Man" has no answers for himself? The people seemed satisfied with the answers he gave—they willingly made their plans according to what he said—but he could never satisfy himself. In his own life there was an emptiness that nothing filled; his most intricately drawn chart gave him no answer for himself.
Once he went to hear the gospel of the grace of God. It was appealing, but he decided it was not for him. He was the authority on astrology! People depended on him to direct their lives. Besides, it was his livelihood. How could he give it up?
Against his will he was drawn again to hear of salvation "without money and without price." Again he said, "No, no, NO!"
Still the questions ran back and forth in his mind, and where could he go for answers? He was the authority. Nearly distracted, his head began to ache. Worse and worse it hurt, and for ten days the pain was excruciating. Nothing gave relief, and he came near to suicide.
At last in desperation he turned from everything else and simply committed himself and his life to the Lord Jesus Christ to do with it as He would. He had learned the truth of Matt. 11:2828Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28): "Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Now his soul was at rest; the questions in his mind were answered; the emptiness in his heart was filled, and—even the pain in his head vanished! He no longer draws his charts and horoscopes, no longer studies the stars to find answers to problems. He has met the One who really can answer every question. His joy is to tell worried, troubled people of the love God has for them, love so great that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for them, and that that same Jesus has risen from the dead and now He is able to "save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him."
Far better than turning to the stars for wisdom is to turn to the One who made the stars! "Seek the Lord, and ye shall live... Seek Him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night... the Lord is His name." Amos 5:6, 86Seek the Lord, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Beth-el. (Amos 5:6)
8Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name: (Amos 5:8).
Have you sought—and found?