Today’s Scripture: Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Matthew 20:14 ESV
Why do we compare ourselves with others instead of trusting God for what He has prepared for us?
Even the disciples here in Matthew 20 were confronted with comparison and position. Jesus told them that this wasn’t His call but the Father in Heaven who makes these preparations. God has prepared what each of us is to do.
Our flesh and ego wants to compare. God is gracious to show us His Kingdom in the Word and to teach us to be who He has prepared each of us to be.
Later, in this very chapter Jesus asked the blind men what they wanted Him to do for them. Like them, I am crying out for mercy for Jesus to give me sight so I can follow Him. I want to see clearly what God has prepared for me and go in faith.
Do you trust that God has prepared you for your unique purpose? Go.
Today’s Prayer: Father God, thank You for preparing my purpose. Lord, open my eyes so I clearly see how I am to follow and serve You. Remove my pride and ego that hinders Your call. I trust You and thank You for what You have prepared for me. I want to serve You and others and I am asking You to give me Your vision and the boldness to go. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Boy, I never really understood this scripture fully until I lived with a job situation (too long of a story to go into). I now not only understand the parable on a personal level but finally took the time to understand it with regards to God’s love and a persons faith journey.
I also use it on a regular basis with my kids to talk about how something may not seem “fair” but in fact is more than fair.
Thank you, Tom, for putting the concept out there as a reminder.
Thank you Katy and isn’t it wonderful how the living Word of God can be revealed in our lives? Worrying and focusing on “fairness” is a dangerous trap and can rob us of what God has given. This verse spoke with me this morning and just said take it and go. Great example and reminder you have given us to speak these parables and relate it to the lives of our children. Blessings and going!
Thank you, Tom .. this really spoke to me too! I have been guilty of comparing and you have helped me to not go there, and to keep praying and thanking Him for preparing my path and purpose! God bless you .. this was just so good.
And you are so good to me:). I praise God and give Him all the Glory that He can speak to and through each of us. Blessed beyond measure and trusting in Him as we go! He has a plan and we will go in His plans for us! Blessings and going Deb!