My youngest grandchild nearly always complains that is isn't fair when his siblings get something that he doesn't. Through his little eyes, when treatment is not exactly the same it means that he is being slighted, and that is just plain wrong. In fact, as I discussed the story of Joseph, he had no compunction in stating that it wasn't fair when Jacob gave Joseph a special robe, because he didn't do the same for his other brothers. My grandson's immature view is amusing, but I have to ask myself if I don't sometimes make the same immature judgment. Are we sometimes guilty of thinking it unfair when others appear to be receiving special blessings? I have asked why is it that I found limited success in full-time ministry after having sacrificed so much. How is it that others enter into the ministry and find themselves enjoying a fulfilled life in the kind of service that I had so yearned? It just doesn't seem fair!
But, then I stop and consider how God has taken what I have considered to be a lesser gift, and created a life that is filled with blessings, using me in accordance with His plan. It is then that I realize it is not a question of fairness. Rather, it is a statement of correctness. Each blessing being a piece of the beautiful mosaic, formed through His creative genius. My part is just as valuable as anyone else. If even one piece is missing the puzzle is incomplete and worthless. Just as Joseph's other brothers played a special role in God's overall plan, so we! Thank you, Father, that you have made an important place for each of us. Help us to realize that none of stand alone; that we all fit together to form one complete body, making us the flawless bride of Christ!
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