Today's readings are Psalm 111, Numbers 16.1-22, and Luke 19.11-28.
God's judgment is shown in today's readings. We see that our Lord has provided for the needs of his people and has given them every opportunity for life and blessing. They are simply to believe what he has told them and walk in the light of God's mercy and love. Yet for some reason God's people want to rearrange his promises and walk in their own authority. In the Old Testament reading we see Korah and his followers who wish to take on a role God has not given them. In our New Testament reading we see the parable of the ten minas, where the servants of the king are given funds to invest and use. The one who does not act according to his master's intention and character is stripped of the blessing he was given.
What has the Lord given us? What are our vocations? What are the roles he has blessed us with? How can we use those in accordance with the character of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ so as to both live in his blessing and bring his favor to those around us? He has given us what we need. It is our job only to walk in light of his provision.
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