It's not fair, he got more!

Jesus told a curious story about workers and wages.
Matthew 20:1-16
The manager hired people at different times of day but spelled out the terms of the job and their pay clearly to them.

Those who were hired first worked a full day.
But they were paid the same amount as those hired later in the day. 
They complained.

"It's not fair,
He got more!
I didn't get what I deserved."

Truth be told - that's me too.
From a very young child onward - I have found myself saying (either mentally or verbally)...
"It's not fair,
He got more!
I didn't get what I deserved."

Of course - I'm talking about stuff.

Money.  Being noticed.  Greener grass next door.

And then I think of Jesus.
And me.  And what I really deserve.
"For the wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6:23)

And how he took my wages as his own.
"It's not fair,
he got more
I didn't get what I deserved."

Romans 6:22-23
Thank you Jesus.

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Take the world, but give me Jesus.
In His cross my trust shall be,
Till, with clearer, brighter vision,
Face to face my Lord I see.

Oh, the height and depth of mercy!
Oh, the length and breadth of love!
Oh, the fullness of redemption,
Pledge of endless life above!

From Hymntime.com  
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