It’s a well-known fact that kids are often obsessed with the idea of fairness. Whether it’s sharing a chocolate chip cookie, riding in the front seat, or doing chores… fairness is center stage. Fairness from the perspective of a child though is far from objective; rather, it’s about perceived equality: “She got the bigger half, he always rides upfront,” etc.
Unfortunately, this tendency diminishes only slightly as we mature into adulthood. Whether it’s the small stuff (an incorrect to-go order) or larger concerns (the less qualified person gets the promotion), we are continually confronted with our own idea of equality.
This isn’t the way of God. His economy doesn’t fit our own.
God never promises equality. He does often seem to promote equity however, and he does promise that He will always be near and provide enough. Do we trust in him and are we satisfied with what he deems “enough,” even if the world says we deserve more?
May you continue through this Lenten season finding fulfillment in God’s kingdom, never being found empty, and sincerely desiring the best for others in your life.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.