Therefore, I say to you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit. Matthew 21:43
I bet Jesus would be good contributor to a Farmer's Almanac. After all he knew when and where to fish, he knew something about the weather, and he knew about planting and harvesting. Today's parable from Matthew's Gospel talks about producing good fruit, a farmer and tenants, and unfortunately greed. God is the landowner, who sends his son (Jesus) to make repairs to his vineyard (Israel), but the tenants (scribes and Pharisees) kill the son. This parable served as a sign to the rulers in Israel to change their ways or else. It serves as an example for us today to do the same. In our society today, we cut each other, we kill with our words and there's no respect for life as God intended. Instead of worldly things, we should put our trust and hope in Jesus, the cornerstone of the church. Our church today has been under fire, but despite it all, when we put our hope and trust in God's hands, goodness will prevail.
Question for Reflection
Do I really trust Jesus in all my matters or just when I need him?
Holy Spirit, guide me in your ways so that I may have the courage to trust in you more deeply!
