Tuesday, February 19

He went on to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed.” Again he sent another servant; and they beat him also, treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed. And again he sent a third; and they wounded him also and cast him out. (Luke 20:9-12)

If you interpret the scripture that the ‘Heir’ is Christ, then this parable becomes a very clear picture of our belief and faith. These men were going to kill Him. You never know who you are talking to. Heaven and eternal life are not clubs or societies that you can buy your membership. There is no need to fill a resume with self- absorbed titles and accomplishments. Instead our going home to heaven and eternal life is an extension of how we lived here on earth, judged by how we treat our fellow man.

You are tested every day in little ways. You may never know who it is that needs the most help. As this story tells us, you never know when Christ will be in your presence and may need a helping hand. Did you greet everyone today with a smile? Did you have love in your heart and did you share it with all? You never know when the simplest of deeds means the most to someone who you hardly or do not know.

In our All Saints family, look what we do with Room at the Inn, and other outreach programs. You never know who any of those people are coming through our doors. Welcome all as the next one in may be the ‘Heir.’

Warren Judge