Matthew 19:23-20:28
Dear RTB’ers,
I am not well, folks. Please pray for me.
I always react negatively when I read the “laborers in the vineyard” parable. Those hired first speaking: And on receiving it they grumbled at the master of the house, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ (v. 20:11-12) Yes, I fully sympathize with those hired first, but I also know that Jesus’ reply if fully satisfactory: Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to Me? Or do you begrudge My generosity? (v. 20:15) If it were not for Jesus’ generosity (grace!) we would have no more hope for our afterlife than the Pharisees who constantly grumbled at Him!
And then the next story, the mother’s request. I find her request to be completely out of line, especially given the fact that Jesus had already chosen Peter as the leader to the twelve. And the disciples’ reaction shows that: And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. (v. 20:24) I can hear James and John replying, “It wasn’t us asking, it was Mom!”
Enough for today. Again, folks, please pray for me to get better. Thank you.
Blessings.
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