Preparation for Sunday Service
For Sunday the 20th of September, 2026 (Proper 20)
As we gather for worship this morning the Gospel reading presents the complaint of those who feel they deserve more from God – that they should receive greater compensation than others because of their greater efforts. Our Lord’s rebuke points to a wonderful truth about His dealings with us. His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than ours. He deals with us not according to our merits but according to His grace. In loving generosity He gives us far more than we could ever hope to have deserved. He calls us now to respond by turning to Him and receiving His grace to life.
