Matthew 19:30
“But
many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
As a student, my parents would tell me to
always excel in class, trying to be number 1.
Well, I did try my best, but it is not always good enough – graduating 3rd
honor in both elementary and high school.
But I did not hear them grumbling.
They pushed me to my limits, yes – but they really expected nothing in
return.
And during graduation time, I would give
them my medal, whatever color it is, a symbol of their hardwork and patience so
we all would grow right and God-fearing.
I may still end up the last in class, but still I know that I would
always be the first in their hearts.
Similarly, God loves everyone. And everyone shall receive His grace and
mercy. We would always be first in His
heart. Not because you are first in
knowing Him, doesn’t mean that you will receive more grace and love than those
who just knew Him yesterday or this morning.
Reward in the kingdom is not dispensed
according to seniority or time in service.
There is equality in the abundance of blessings that citizens in the
kingdom receive. And it is reckoned by
grace and not time cards (so much work, so much pay). So the last to enter the kingdom would still have
full remission of sins and hope, just as those who are veterans in the field.
We are all imperfect. Eternal life is undeserved by all who shall
receive it – but, since God is love, His Son was sacrificed for the salvation
of all men. And everyone is equal to that
promise – saints and sinners alike shall be saved, as long as they recognize
Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, let me work in Your
vineyard, without questioning Your generosity.
You are the Lord of all, and everyone is entitled to your grace, mercy
and blessings. May those who are still
outside Your vineyard hear the words of Christ, for His words are spirit and
are life. And may the words that they
hear not be stolen from their hearts.
Amen +
I will hear what God proclaims; the LORD–for he proclaims peace…
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