Matthew 21:33-46 It Applies To Us

Still on the vineyard parable, my commentary referred me to Isaiah 5:1-7.  "Jesus reminded the Jews of God's goodness to them as a nation.  God delivered them from Egypt and planted them in a rich land of milk and honey.  He gave them material and spiritual blessings and asked only that they bear fruit for His glory.  From time to time, God sent His servants (the prophets) to the people to receive the fruit.  But the people mistreated the servants, and even killed some of them.  What should the householder (of the parable) do?  He could have sent his armies to destroy these wicked men.  But instead he sent his own son to them.  The reference, of course, is to Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  He is the heir ... The people listening to the parable were caught up in the drama and did not realize that they passed sentence on themselves."

If we're not careful, we'll get caught up in this, thing how stupid those Jews were for not seeing who Christ was, and we won't realize that the story fits us as well.  We crucify Him with our sin.

Father, never let me forget that You didn't give me what I deserved.  Instead, in Your love, You gave me grace.  And that grace is Jesus.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford