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MESSAGE: The parable of the labourers of the

vineyard

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Main Scripture: Mat. 20 vs. 1-16 Other References: Mat. 19

To understand Matthew chapter 20, it is important to read the preceding

chapter (i.e. Mat. 19), which talks about the rich young ruler. Money is the

biggest test to a man’s trust in God. God said to me that he had already

tested a lot of people in this church with money, and a lot of people have

failed the test. If you are not a giver, it is a lie to proclaim your trust in God.

Money is another god called mammon. Mammon is part of the kingdom of

the devil. You cannot believe God for healing of cancer if you cannot give God

R1000. Your trust in the lord is seen by

giving up everything that you have and

trust that God is your provider. Jesus

said to the disciples ‘leave everything

and follow me’. If you are to come

with your possessions that are not

declared where you got them from, it

will be difficult to trust your testimony of the benefits of following Jesus.

When the disciples left their fishing industry, Jesus did not tell them the

benefits, but just the work they were going to do (i.e. fishers of men).

Maturity is doing things because you love not because you want to get

something. After some time, the disciples had to ask Jesus, ‘what shall we get

since we have followed you.’

Mat 19 vs. 29-30. The first will be

the last and the last will be the first.

Jesus was telling them that although

he had told them the promises, such as making them rulers over tribes

of Israel, there were others who were coming after them to get the

same promises.

“Money Is the biggest test to

a man`s trust in God.”

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In Matthew 20, the first group of labourers asked for an agreement or contract of employment from the owner

of the vineyard. You get into a contract because you do not want them to change. You are not sure of the one

who is hiring you. Therefore, the first group of labourers knew what they were going to receive and they agreed

to it. There are people who are in it because of what they stand to get and others who are into it regardless of

what they will get. People want to invest in something so that they can get credit accrued to them later. For

example, you only send an intelligent orphan child to school although there may be some not so gifted orphans

equally in need. Jesus made Judas one of his disciples even though he knew he would later fail.

The vineyard owner did not have a contract with the 2nd and 3rd group of labourers. They trusted him. He

continued hiring until the 11th hour. Everyone received a penny, even those who worked only an hour. This

parable is not talking about money, but the character of the master. Does your master use a calculator to

reward you accordingly or what? Most of us behave like this often murmuring and comparing ourselves with

others who seemingly do not deserve or come later than us. The message is that what you get by accepting the

grace of God is considered a gift. If it is not perceived as a gift then people rightfully feel entitled. We need to

understand the concept of grace. Our father, Dr EH Guti

understands the concept of grace. It is not about being

logical. The God that we serve does not give us what we

deserve, but out of his grace. People study to make their

CVs strong. When God begins to raise you up, people will

complain. God is looking for an opportunity to prosper you,

so just go into the field. See yourself as the person who

comes in at the last hour.

You have a touch of grace. The owner of the vineyard showed the murmuring servants that he treated them to

the level they viewed him. That is why it is wrong to relay on the Law because the book of Romans tells us that

God is just and he judges people based on whatever they chose to be judged. The Law comes from

consequence hence people ask what will happen to me if I do not pay tithes. It is not out of love but out of

sentence.

Most people do not love God but fear hell. Why? Because the message of hell has been preached too much,

more than the message of grace and love. It is your choice to get things by bribing. You do not give to get a

favour but to honour God through that person you are giving. The lord can bless you such that others will

complain. Grace goes to the good side of God not the good side of men.

“You have a touch of Grace”

The owner of the vineyard was not even there during the last hour (11th hour) of the day, so there was no way

he could have seen the performance of the last group of labourers. This last group of labourers did not leave

the job market because they were waiting for the grace of God. The life of a believer is supposed to be like

fiction. People should say it is impossible, whilst you continue rising. In 2016, whatever will happen to you is

already in you. Do not seek it from outside. God has given it to you so all you need to do is to bring it out.

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Young Generation Outing-Last weekend our Young Generation had a life time outing with their

teachers Mrs Musenge and Brother Dunny @ Bzrk Paintball in Linksfield.17 children attended

and they were talk aspects like dressing, mind preparation for 10 days, maintaining your identity in

Christ during Festive season holidays and how to handle siblings.

They played paintball, team building exercises and had lunch afterwards .Most of the kids were

helped and appreciated the need for such outings in future as we help and have a closer

relationship with our children. It was a day full of fun and life changing teachings and the lives of

our children will never be the same again. Glory to Jesus our Lord and Saviour!! and Mo.It was

.Most

This week’s verse

TESTIMONIES

God is in the business of doing miracles. We would love to hear what God is doing in your life! Never

underestimate the power of testifying. Your testimony might bring encouragement to someone who

was about to give up. If you would like us to publish your testimony, send an email to media@fifmi-

cccjhb.org

Anita Dube: “Delivered from sleepless night”

The devil has been tormenting me for years but when I attended the night of Exploits when the man of God

Pastor Dan prayed for me and rebuked this spirit, since that day am now free. I am now able to sleep like a baby

with no evil spirits tormenting me during the night. I saw and experienced the mighty hand of God. Glory to

Jesus our Deliverer.

Mr Dzenga: “Revealed to sponsor AMFCC Evening Students 2016”

God spoke to me to sponsor the AMFCC Evening students for 2016 intake. I spoke with the Pastor that God has

been talking with me to do this. I am thanking God for keeping me in this church since I lost my wife and He has

been giving me strength each and every day.

Deacon Menasse Bande: “God gave me a job permanently”

When I lost my job early this year things were bad but God of our father was providing for the family .I want to

thank God of our father that I managed to get a job that am free to attend Sunday church services though the

employer wanted me to work on Sundays By His grace I got the job in the name of Jesus Christ.

“The Lord will watch over your

coming and going

both now and forevermore.”

(Psalms 121:8)