Matthew 18 - 20
A lot is mentioned about being a servant to those around you, but there were two things that stood out most to me:
20:15 "Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?"
How often do I get upset - or at least a little irked - when someone seems to be blessed more than I am? How pathetic is it that I am doing the same thing as the workers in Christ's parable?! They felt like they should be able to dictate where the Lord's blessing is given - that if it isn't given to them in the amount they feel is right, well, they should definitely speak out about it.
I need to learn to be grateful for what I've been given, and not "begrudge His generosity" to others.
20:32 And stopping, Jesus called them and said, "What do you want me to do for you?"
I love the fact that Jesus knew exactly what the blind men wanted, actually what they needed, but He still asked them. Jesus knows my every need, but He desires me to ask Him. He's standing there saying, "Darlene, what do you want me to do for you?" What will be my response? Something superficial? Something easy? or Something amazing?!
Dear Lord,
There is so much that I want for you to do for me, but while I wait for your perfect timing, help me not to begrudge what you are doing for those around me as if there is some limit on your available goodness and blessing.
Amen
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