Christian Commentary Encouraging Devotions

He went to the first and said,

"Son, go and work today in the vineyard."

"I will not," he answered,

but later he changed his mind and went.

Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing.

He answered, "I will, sir," but he did not go.

Which of the two did what his father wanted?

"The first," they answered.

Jesus said to them,

"I tell you the truth,

the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.

For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness,

and you did not believe him,

but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did.

And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. Matthew 21:28 - 32

There are some times when I'm both sons.

There are occasions when I have said,

"No," and later relented/repented and did what had been asked.

There are a number of reasons for the initial reluctance.

Don't want to be bothered.

Don't feel adequate.

Which points to a deeper issue; namely, whose life is it anyway?

Did He not purchase my life on the cross?

Whose servant am I anyway?

Who is actually on the throne of my life?

And sadly there've been times when I've been just plain disobedient like son #2.

How can we say we'll do something the Father asks, then refuse or neglect.

Lord of all or not Lord at all.

Lord, forgive us. Lord, help us.

This verse caught my attention yesterday...

By His divine power,

God has given us everything we need for life.

Everything. We need. For life.

It's all about His grace, isn't it?

His unmerited favor bestowed lavishly upon us.

And His enabling power working in and through us.

Have a great day!