Daily Devotional

Matthew authored the first Gospel in the New Testament, which aligns closely with the other three Gospels and reinforces its authenticity. Composed in Aramaic between 41 and 50 AD, his Gospel aimed to depict Jesus as the spiritual Messiah rather than a militant figure. After Jesus’ crucifixion, Matthew is believed to have travelled to regions such as Parthia, Persia, or Ethiopia to escape persecution. The details of his death remain unknown. St. Matthew is recognised as the patron saint of bankers.

What made the workers who were hired first think they deserved more than those hired last? Did they not agree with the master to be paid a denarius each at the end of the day’s work? Why did they grumble at the Master after getting their agreed amount? They compared themselves to those hired later. Do you want peace of mind? Stop comparing yourself with others.

There are different hearts: the stony heart, the rootless heart, the distracted heart, and the rich heart. There are different ways people respond when they hear the word of God, but the beauty of it all is that the word of God is so powerful that in whatever heart it enters, it does not remain stale. Something must happen. The seed must grow. Whether it bears fruit eventually depends on us and the kind of reception we give to God’s words.