In Matthew 20:15,16, Jesus says, "Are you envious because I'm generous? So you shall see in the Kingdom of Heaven-- the least shall be first and the first shall be last."
Jesus told this story over 2000 years ago of the landowner who paid his workers all the same even though some had worked all day and others but a few hours. It was not told to suggest a union of the workers, but rather to suggest the generosity of our God.
Today, we believe that as workers, we should be paid according to our time, our skills, and our efforts. Yet God said this is not His way. God is a God of Grace--generous beyond human understanding or logic. And is it not possible that Jesus was not talking so much about the daily work a man must do to live, but about kingdom work? If a man turns to God on his deathbed, he is rewarded with heaven like the man who has been Christ's from boyhood. Yet he is missing the joy of belonging to God while on this earth.
When we see someone else getting glory or honor, we must remind ourselves that in God's kingdom we are to be servants and not to look at what is fair or unfair humanly. Our rewards will come eternally, not here on earth, so no perceived slight need upset us.
When we see someone else receiving glory or honor, we must remind ourselves that in God's kingdom we are to be servants and not look at what is fair or unfair humanly. Our rewards will come eternally, not here on earth, so no perceived slight need upset our day.
Lord Jesus, we praise you for coming to reveal the Grace of God to all--sinners and saints alike. Amen.
Praying we are in this together!
Jo INMN
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