The Family: God’s Vinyard
Beloved in Christ, We might see other things more precious to us than our families. Yet, how often do we see them through the eyes of God—as a vineyard entrusted to our care, planted by His hands, watered by His grace, and destined to bear fruit for His Kingdom? In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus shares a powerful parable about a landowner who lovingly planted a vineyard and entrusted it to tenants. These tenants failed in their responsibility. They rejected the servants sent by the owner—and finally, they killed his son. This parable reveals much about Israel’s rejection of God’s Word and, ultimately, His Son. But it also speaks deeply to us about relationships, especially the family, as the first field in which God expects His Word to bear fruit. Let us reflect today on this truth: The rejection of the Word and the Son in our homes is a rejection of the Father Himself. But if we receive His Word and honor His Son, our families will flourish as fruitful vineyards in the Kingdom o...