15/05/2026
Journey to the Bible
5/15/2026
Matthew 20:11–16
(Read Matthew 20)
V11 – Sinabi nila, “Isang oras lamang nagtrabaho ang mga huling dumating, samantalang maghapon kaming nagtrabaho at nagtiis sa nakapapasong init ng araw. Bakit ninyo pinagpareho ang aming upa?”
V13 – Sumagot ang may-ari ng ubasan sa isa sa kanila, “Kaibigan, hindi kita dinadaya. Hindi ba’t pumayag ka sa isang salaping pilak?”
V14 – “Kunin mo ang para sa iyo at umalis ka na. Ibig kong bayaran ang huling dumating nang tulad ng ibinayad ko sa iyo.”
V15 – “Wala ba akong karapatang gawin sa aking ari-arian ang aking maibigan? Naiinggit ka ba dahil ako’y nagmagandang-loob sa iba?”
V16 – At sinabi ni Jesus,
“Ang nahuhuli ay mauuna, at ang nauuna ay mahuhuli.”
God’s Generosity ❤️🙏
Ang mga talatang ito ay pahayag ni Jesus tungkol sa Kingdom of God. By nature, man is self-seeking and selfish, ngunit dito ay ikinumpara ni Jesus ang kaharian ng Diyos sa isang may-ari ng ubasan na sa pagtatapos ng araw ay pinasahod nang pare-pareho ang mga manggagawa, anuman ang oras ng kanilang pagpasok.
Today, we learn about God’s generosity in the midst of the greediness of man.
I. God’s Generosity Surpasses Man’s Goodness 🌿
Nais ipakita ni Jesus sa Kanyang mga alagad ang kaibahan ng kingdom of God at ng sistema ng mundong ito.
The owner hired workers at different times:
very early in the morning, probably 6:00 AM (vv. 1–2)
9:00 AM
12:00 noon (v. 5)
3:00 PM
and even at 5:00 PM
Nang gumabi na, marahil ay mga 6:00 PM, binayaran silang lahat (vv. 8–9) ng tig-iisang salaping pilak. Ngunit nagreklamo ang mga unang nagtrabaho dahil pakiramdam nila ay hindi ito patas.
Ano ang tugon ng may-ari ng ubasan? Sa verse 2, nagkasundo naman sila sa bayad na isang denarius.
Remind us today that God does not reward service based only on length of time, but according to His goodness and grace. Hindi natin kayang kitain ang ating kaligtasan o maging karapat-dapat sa biyaya ng Diyos sa pamamagitan lamang ng ating effort.
God is not unfair—He is full of grace. His generosity is extended even to those who come later. In God’s Kingdom, everything is by His grace and generous love toward us sinners. ❤️🙏
II. God Sees the Heart Above All 🌿
Man often looks at the outward appearance, but God sees the heart in all that we do.
Jesus emphasized to His disciples the difference between worldly thinking and the Kingdom mindset. Sa verse 28, sinabi ni Jesus:
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.”
Nakikita ng may-ari ng ubasan hindi lamang ang trabaho ng mga manggagawa kundi pati ang attitude ng kanilang puso.
Nagreklamo ang mga unang na-hire: “Bakit pareho lang ang kanilang sahod?” Ngunit sumagot ang may-ari sa verses 13–15:
“Hindi kita dinadaya. Pumayag ka sa bayad. Wala ba akong karapatang gawin ang nais ko sa aking ari-arian?”
A good reminder for us in serving God: beware of comparing yourself with others.
We are called to follow Christ in humility rather than pride. ❤️🙏
III. Reward Is Not Earned by Long Service but by God’s Goodness 🌿
If you are being tested in the ministry God has called you into, good to remind ourselves today that serving the Lord is not about “patagalan,” but “patapatan.”
The faithful do not compare themselves with others. They remain steadfast, willing to receive whatever God allows and provides for them. Hindi sila nagmamataas; instead, with a humble heart, they continue to love, serve, and work for the glory of God kahit sila pa ang higit na napapagod.
Knowing and believing that the God who called us is faithful and knows how to reward His people.
Kaya huwag tayong maging katulad ng unang manggagawa na naiinggit sa kabutihan ng Diyos sa iba.
God sees everything you do for Christ’s sake. ❤️🙏
Loving Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace. Help us not to rely on our own strength and efforts, but teach us to rest in Your grace as we continue our journey of faith and service.
In Jesus’ name, Amen. ❤️🙏
Stay safe, healthy, and blessed! 🌿❤️🙏💁
