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God’s generosity

“Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’—Matthew 20:15

The central character in this parable is the landowner. The landowner needs workers to maintain his vineyard. Some hardy souls are standing on the street corner ready for work at daybreak. Others start work a while later. And then others. Some, however, wander all day and put in only one hour of work at the end. How does the master respond? He gives all the workers the same pay. Yes! God’s manner of rewarding is not like man’s practice of giving rewards. They were offended that the landowner gave the men who worked less equal pay to all v11-15.

This surprise gives us a window into the kingdom of God. God’s generous grace flows as freely to those who bow to Christ on their deathbed as to believers who have given a lifetime of service to Christ. But the owner’s most industrious workers grumble and complain. And, surprisingly, he reprimands them, though they have endured the burden of the work and the heat of the day. The landowner rebuked them for their jealousy and resentment of his generosity towards others. He also strongly claimed his right to do what he wanted with what was his. God is so concerned with producing generous and compassionate people towards men.

This story gives us a mirror in which we must examine the areas of our life that fail to reflect God’s character. Often, we compare ourselves with others and are convinced we deserve more. But God’s generosity transcends human ideas of fairness. Divine generosity gives to all, expecting nothing in return.

PRAYER

Lord, guide me to share my faith & testify of your goodness that the unsaved may come to know of your mercy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

God’s generosity D31102021

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