Matthew 20:1-16
Through the “Parable of the Vineyard Workers” Jesus reminds his disciples that in serving they are not supposed to put too much emphasis on their personal efforts. They should not count the amount of work they have done, or even how well they have done their work. Everything is grace. Even the strong desire to serve is a result of God's grace. Hence, we should neither be boastful nor seek rewards for our accomplishments. God knows how to take care of all those who love and serve Him.
Because people have different needs and concerns, the grace of God will also differ in kinds and sizes from person to person. We should not be envious of the grace of other people because they are our brothers and sisters in Christ. Their success is our success, their joy is also our joy. It is enough to know that God loves us all.
Today we are asked to acquire the virtues of gratitude and sympathy. First of all, let us be thankful to God for the many blessings that we continue to receive from Him everyday, including the opportunity to serve Him and other people. And second, let us be sympathetic to our neighbors not only in times of victory but also in moments of grief and misery.
