'More than Expected' - Matthew 20:8-9

[Jesus continued his parable about the Kingdom of Heaven being like workers hired at different times during the day:] "That evening [the landowner] told the foreman to call the workers in and pay them, beginning with the last workers first. When those hired at five o'clock were paid, each received a full day's wage."

Matthew 20:8-9 NLT

Key Thought​



Wow! Imagine getting a full day's wage for working just the last part of the day! The workers hired near the end of the day didn't have to work through the heat. They didn't have to work the long hours. They went from having nothing to being paid for a full day's work in just a few hours.

This is the way we must view our situation before God. God is going to reward us with what we don't deserve when we have come to realize we are worthy of nothing. That's grace!


Today's Prayer​


Father, I thank you that you included me in your family. I know I couldn't earn it or deserve it, but you "graced" me with it. Thank you! I hope my life is lived in a way which does point to your glory. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​


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