The Great Reward Compares to None

9“The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. (Matthew 20:9)

Thoughts: There are some that make a big deal out of levels or circles of heaven.  But the basic thing is admission.  To be admitted into the presence of God and to have eternally blessed life is the best blessing of all.  All levels beyond that pale in comparison.  That would be almost like comparing how shiny your denarius is.
    In some ways, Jesus wants us to see our common goal, and does not want us to get all hung up in comparison of awards.  It is not that everyone gets a present.  The ones the owner chooses are the ones he chooses to award.  But we should not be overly excited about how great our rewards are once we get to heaven.  All really pales in comparison to God.  Even the twelve around the throne give up their crowns to Him- He deserves all the glory, reward, honor, and power.  To be able to rejoice in His glory is the greatest reward.  When we love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength- His glory and honor is our greatest love too.  We find peace not in our reward- or how it compares to others- but in Him. 

Prayer: Lord, let me find my peace in your glory and honor.  Keep me from comparing myself to others- for we all pale in comparison to your holiness.