“Is it not lawful for me to do what I want with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?’ So the last shall be first, and the first, last” (Matthew 20:15-16).
Is not God just when He does what He does with what is His? The world cries, “Not fair.” But what is fairness? Is that not a way of segregating people according to our view of things? We each receive what we receive. There are always complexities behind everything. Be led by the One who created all things. Trust in His leadership and be thankful for all that He has given you.
Lord, whether I receive much or little, it is all in Your hands. You have given me the hope of eternal life with You. This world is difficult and hard to figure out. Help me to live into the life You have given me and do what You give me to do. Lead me in Your goodness and mercy to humbly walk in the way of salvation and trust that You are perfectly just. In Your kindness, lift me up to give grace as I have received grace.
Thank You Lord Jesus for telling us beforehand the way things are. In Your goodness, lead me to have a thankful heart and remove any covetousness that is in me. Help me to live each day rejoicing in the goodness You give. Teach me to reach out beyond myself so that I may humbly walk in Your presence and learn from You how to live life as I prepare for eternity with You. Amen.
