tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post529013863034881888..comments2024-03-28T04:14:49.276-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: What Would The Trade Unions Say About Jesus?Victor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-58820273465430728502019-08-21T16:31:59.351-07:002019-08-21T16:31:59.351-07:00I guess the message there is the same as in this p...I guess the message there is the same as in this parable. We should not judge God's generosity in forgiving. He forgave the younger son, and the older one just could not accept how generous the father, (God), was/is.<br /><br />God bless, Kathy.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-46490516232939181542019-08-21T16:27:29.163-07:002019-08-21T16:27:29.163-07:00I agree it can be hard at times to trust in our Lo...I agree it can be hard at times to trust in our Lord; but this should not stop us from trying. Praying for you and yours, Terri.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-45020721344507638472019-08-21T16:24:57.825-07:002019-08-21T16:24:57.825-07:00I guess Lulu, many of us have relatives or friends...I guess Lulu, many of us have relatives or friends who are not believers. Let us pray they get to know the Lord before it is too late.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-4786129661514391642019-08-21T15:05:32.419-07:002019-08-21T15:05:32.419-07:00I wish we cold EDIT our comments!! Thank you for ...I wish we cold EDIT our comments!! Thank you for always visiting my blog AND for your prayers! It is so hard to always trust in our Lord that he knows our hearts, but He does and His timing is perfect! Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-20627004175600734462019-08-21T15:04:11.620-07:002019-08-21T15:04:11.620-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-1168944662481172822019-08-21T13:51:17.781-07:002019-08-21T13:51:17.781-07:00I'm with you on the Prodigal Son! It still fee...I'm with you on the Prodigal Son! It still feels like the older son got the shaft.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-67995238374761076692019-08-21T13:44:03.022-07:002019-08-21T13:44:03.022-07:00I have worked out the meaning of this parable by t...I have worked out the meaning of this parable by thinking of my loved ones who are not believers. If they come at the last minute, I am happy they will be in paradise with me. Sadly they have missed the peace here on this earth when we Know Him, but thankfully they can reap the reward-NONE of us deserve!<br />Blessings!Loraluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428559311387283317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-80200545352143004422019-08-21T13:36:38.120-07:002019-08-21T13:36:38.120-07:00Yes, it is our choice. We can always say NO to God...Yes, it is our choice. We can always say NO to God's invitation.<br /><br />God bless, Happyone.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-69673140826671364682019-08-21T13:32:32.345-07:002019-08-21T13:32:32.345-07:00I'd love to see everyone in heaven some day!! ...I'd love to see everyone in heaven some day!! :)<br />I think that we are the ones who decide if we are going to heaven by accepting the free gift of salvation. <br />God would like to see us all in heaven, it is our choice.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-87508080697899001122019-08-21T13:17:02.728-07:002019-08-21T13:17:02.728-07:00Well said, Bill. Well said.
God bless you always....Well said, Bill. Well said.<br /><br />God bless you always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-53331276612212913042019-08-21T13:16:26.451-07:002019-08-21T13:16:26.451-07:00Yes, God knows best what is in our hearts.
Happy ...Yes, God knows best what is in our hearts.<br /><br />Happy Day, Mevely. God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-76053149649616281802019-08-21T13:15:51.954-07:002019-08-21T13:15:51.954-07:00Good post, Victor. Coming late is better than not...Good post, Victor. Coming late is better than not arriving at all.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-49953204299914348682019-08-21T13:15:31.256-07:002019-08-21T13:15:31.256-07:00Thank you Regina. God bless you.Thank you Regina. God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-75814370029022393182019-08-21T13:14:38.879-07:002019-08-21T13:14:38.879-07:00You're right, Martha. God loves us and is glad...You're right, Martha. God loves us and is glad whenever a new one joins the party.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-7483445621987744042019-08-21T12:11:31.593-07:002019-08-21T12:11:31.593-07:00Regardless how smart or pious we THINK we are, Fat...Regardless how smart or pious we THINK we are, Father knows best! I hope you've enjoyed a beautiful day, Victor.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-75188090514590324942019-08-21T12:10:23.188-07:002019-08-21T12:10:23.188-07:00Thank you Victor. This was a very thought provokin...Thank you Victor. This was a very thought provoking post. Have a blessed day!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-47271958139854874162019-08-21T12:04:32.106-07:002019-08-21T12:04:32.106-07:00God loves those who come late to the party as much...God loves those who come late to the party as much as He does those who showed up early. Love this parable, especially since I myself was a "late bloomer."<br />Blessings, Victor!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-32265021197181562442019-08-21T10:22:45.745-07:002019-08-21T10:22:45.745-07:00That's very wise, Brian. There is no point in ...That's very wise, Brian. There is no point in us arguing with God on what should or should not be done.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-58856981394305130392019-08-21T09:53:13.170-07:002019-08-21T09:53:13.170-07:00As my father said, 'at a certain level of auth...As my father said, 'at a certain level of authority, argument is pointless.' And I think there's some wisdom in remembering that I don't have all wisdom.Brian H. Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697542675181894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-56170351457352695802019-08-21T08:52:01.124-07:002019-08-21T08:52:01.124-07:00Indeed Jan. God and only He decides who enters Hea...Indeed Jan. God and only He decides who enters Heaven. <br /><br />God bless you always my friend.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-15829200928990052332019-08-21T08:50:07.444-07:002019-08-21T08:50:07.444-07:00Yes Kathy, we think the parable is unfair because ...Yes Kathy, we think the parable is unfair because we see it as it really is: a man hiring people at different times of the day. But that is not what Jesus meant. He was talking about who enters Heaven and when in their lives they find God. <br /><br />I've still to work out the parable of the prodigal son.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-69332367238398815662019-08-21T08:11:39.367-07:002019-08-21T08:11:39.367-07:00All those in heaven are there by God's hand an...All those in heaven are there by God's hand and who am I to argue with the decisions that He makes!<br />I am a believer in unions for fairness...but not where God is concerned. He has the last word and being that He is a loving God I trust Him with my salvation~<br /><br />God's Blessings Victor~<br />JFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021461504951465311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-9721194166254495702019-08-21T06:18:49.261-07:002019-08-21T06:18:49.261-07:00When I was young I thought this parable was COMPLE...When I was young I thought this parable was COMPLETELY unfair. However, that's changes as I've gotten older. Now I see, as you said, God gets to decide who has lived a life such that they can enter heaven. Not me.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.com