Judges 9:6-15 / Mt 20:1-16
"They broke the mold when they made him." It’s an old saying, and it comes to mind when we listen to today’s gospel parable, which has nothing at all to do with fair labor practices, and everything to do with what God is like.
God is generous beyond all understanding, beyond all reason. He wants a rich, full life for every one of us, even though the best of us could never EARN it. He wants to GIVE it to us. And there is both the blessing and the problem. He wants to give, but are we ready to receive?
It’s like the radio station that’s beaming out a strong signal in all directions. Will that signal be received? Not if the radio is turned off or tuned to the wrong channel.
So there’s the question: Are you receiving the signal that God is sending? Or are you shut down or tuned to the wrong channel? It’s time to check: You may be missing the best part of life, nothing less than living daily in the company of a Father who really loves you.
