~~REJOICE IN GOD'S GENEROSITY / OUR CREATOR IS ALWAYS FAIR~`

~~"These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work…’”
---[Matthew 20:12 / NIV ]

--A man hired some workers in the morning, others at noon, more at mid-afternoon, and a last group late in the day. When he paid everyone the same wage, the all-day workers complained. “Why are you griping?” he said. “Didn’t you agree to work for this amount? If I want to pay the latecomers the same amount I paid those who enlisted early, I will.”

This story (parable) speaks to all of us. If you are a latecomer to faith, bless you! Many people have done great things for the Kingdom after following Jesus as adults. If you have been following Jesus since your youth, bless you! God uses people who have walked with Him for most of their lives to do wonderful things. Our God is in the building and restoration business, and He can accomplish His purposes through people of all ages and at all stages. Let’s accept and rejoice with all of our brothers and sisters in Christ—no matter their entry date.

THINK ABOUT IT
God can accomplish His purposes through people of all ages and at all stages. It is not too late for anyone. Start praying for all those “latecomers” to wholeheartedly begin now to follow Him. Then rejoice for them as co-labors in God’s Kingdom purposes.

PRAYER
~~"Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing me into Your Kingdom and for all those You will be bringing in. Help me to be as generous as You, that I might be an encouraging member of Your Body, rejoicing in and accepting all our members. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson
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