Devotion for Saturday, March 15, 2025

“Again, he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they did the same things to them.  But afterward he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’  But when the vine-growers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let’s kill him and take possession of his inheritance!’” (Matthew 21:36-38)

Why does the thief think they can get away with it?  Ultimately, no one does, but each generation has thieves that steal and murderers that murder.  I want it, so I’ll find a way to take it.  Sinful humanity wants what belongs to God.  Everything belongs to the Lord, for He created it.  He has shared the portion He’s entrusted to you.  But we know Jesus was talking about His death on the cross when He spoke these words.

The world wanted to be rid of Jesus because He was disturbing the balance.  He wasn’t.  He was just telling the truth and bringing the world back into balance.  The Lord is truth.  Everything runs according to the rules He has set in place.  We need help to live the way life is meant to be lived.  We need to be guided in His goodness and mercy to humbly walk the way He would have us to proceed.

Lord Jesus, by Your shed blood You have redeemed me.  You have paid a debt I could never pay.  It is all Yours, Lord, yet You have walked among us as if we were peers.  Teach me how to do these things that You teach.  Teach my heart to long for Your return.  Guide me to be a worker in Your vineyard and not to plot for how to own it.  Lead me in the way You know I need to go.  Amen.