2 brothers - 2 paths

I thought of this story.  It comes from the book, Song of the Bird.  I like this story because it shows that every type of life is valued.  Not just those who go off into the mission field overseas.  But all those who live and love, no matter their trade or vocation, God loves and values them all.

Jesus began to teach in parables. He said: The kingdom of God is like two brothers who were called by God to give up all they had and serve humanity.

The older brother responded to the call though he had to tear himself away from his fiancée and his family and go oft to a distant land to spend himself in the service of the poor.  Years later he was imprisoned for his work, tortured and put to death.

And the Lord said, “Well done my good and faithful servant!   Enter into the joy of your Lord.”

The younger boy ignored the call. He married the girl he loved and prospered in his business. He was kind to his wife and children and gave occasional alms to the poor.

And when he came to die, the Lord said, “Well done my good and faithful servant!  Enter into the joy of your Lord. ”

And so, however you have spent your life, God values it.  Never feel like you wasted your life.  God needs fathers and mothers and workers.  Not just missionaries.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.

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