Read Matthew 20.
Grace is not fair and square, it is merciful and generous.
For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner, who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. Is that you? Have you been doing this a long time? Have you been faithfully doing the work of the Kingdom, and you’re trying to do your best, but you’re tired, and worn?
• Pray. Ask the Lord to send more workers into His field, to share the load, to bring about an abundant Harvest, all for His glory! Pray, and wait on God. Be still. Let Him renew your strength. It’s an ‘active recovery’ so to speak. As you rest in Him, as you wait on Him - Pray, and let His peace guard your heart and mind.
For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner, who says ‘Friend, should you be jealous because I am kind to others?’
• Do you struggle with being judgmental toward others in the kingdom of God? To Christians who don’t believe exactly the same way you do? Jesus said, “Love each other in the same way I have loved you!” John 15:12
For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner, who gives generously of His abundance - grace and mercy to all who would simply receive.
• Do you struggle to receive His mercy? Do you feel branded, like Matthew was branded, a sinner? Do you feel like you can’t break free from your sinful past? FORGIVENESS IS YOURS! Christ came for YOU! His mercy is new every morning. Lift your head, and follow JESUS. Step into the calling, and the destiny He has for you!
For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner, who went out late in the day to hire more workers for his vineyard. Is that you?
• Are you still waiting? Have you not yet accepted Christ’s invitation for ‘Follow Him?” I have good news! Our God is generous and He's still hiring! No matter where you find yourself. He’s still looking for you. And look, you don’t have to be perfect! He’s not looking for perfection. He will take you just as you are. “Jesus stands at your door and knocks, saying build your life upon the solid rock and know the peace I have for You.” He is still good. He is still giving, still pouring out His love to all who will receive it. He’s still changing lives. He’s still offering you a grace that is not fair. Good news, it’s better than fair! His grace is merciful and generous.
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