“Now when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, starting with the last group to the first.’ When those hired about the eleventh hour came, each one received a denarius” (Matthew 20:8-9).
Each will receive the gift of life from the Lord. Why does covetousness come in, and we want more because we think we did more? Our Lord gave His life for us. What more can we ask that would compare with that? The life we are offered is not a repeat of this age, but eternal life in the Lord. Come into His kingdom and be thankful that you are included. Rejoice in the salvation He has given both to you and other believers.
Lord, I work hard in this world, but I am too often unwilling to work in the vineyard into which You have invited me. Guide me away from the pride of this world to see things from Your viewpoint. Lead me to rejoice that I have been given salvation. Help me to live being thankful for what I have been given and to be like Jesus in all that I think, say, and do. Show me the way of the cross.
Lord Jesus, You have told us that in this age, we will suffer for Your name’s sake. Let me joyfully enter the work of the Father’s kingdom and do what You give me to do. Guide me in the goodness and mercy You have given me so that I rejoice in whatever portion You give me. Help me to live in such a way that I willingly work where You give me work to do and hold no envy for what others may do. Amen.
