WHAT’S IN A DIAMOND RING?
Ms. Shwetha Muthu
We have all faced
victories at some point in our lives. Failure has come by, too, for some more
than others. Being a Christian doesn’t change the situation. But the Bible says
that we’re all victors in Christ.
The
truth is we are all victors in CHRIST. Whether we are victors or losers in this
world, it doesn’t matter. The greater part of our lives has been decided and
sealed. Let’s look at it this way. If someone has promised to give you and your
neighbor a billion dollars (and has given the cheque for it too) would you mind
if your neighbor got a diamond ring too with his gift? Hey, you’re a
billionaire. What’s in a diamond ring? Jesus was talking about something similar
in the parable where all the laborers got the same wages at the end of the day
even though some had worked for a longer time than others. “Is it not lawful of
Me to do what I wish with what I own? Or is your eye envious because I’m
generous?”* Imagine God saying that every time you question Him why the other
person at church is more prosperous than you are. God pours out His grace
because of His love - it’s better not to question it.
I
love what Jesus said to Peter (while talking to him in John 21). When Peter
wanted to know what would happen to John in the future, Jesus responded “What is
that to you? You follow me.” Sometimes I wish that I could etch those words in
gold and put it where all Christians could see it. It is God’s intention that we
follow Him whether we feel like losers or winners compared to others in this
world. It doesn’t count. So be truthful and faithful to the One who’s put you
where you are - whether you feel like you are taking care of sheep.... or ruling
the whole of Israel. After all, YOU ARE A BILLIONARE. WHAT’S IN A DIAMOND
RING????
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*in the 1st e.g.,
billion dollars - salvation, diamond ring - rewards in this life
In 2nd e.g., wage -
salvation, hours of working - sufferings in life or the work you’ve done for the
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