Sunday, July 16 All those whom the Father gives me will come to me, and I will never drive away the one who comes to me.​—John 6:37.

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Sunday, July 16

All those whom the Father gives me will come to me, and I will never drive away the one who comes to me.—John 6:37.

 

Jesus’ kindness and love were reflected in the way he dealt with his disciples. He knew that they had different abilities and circumstances. So they could not all handle the same responsibilities; nor could they be equally productive in the ministry. Yet, he appreciated the whole-souled efforts of each one. Jesus’ understanding attitude is reflected in the parable of the talents. In that illustration, the master assigned each slave work “according to his own ability.” One of the two diligent slaves gained more than the other. But the master commended both with the same words: “Well done, good and faithful slave!” (Matt. 25:14-23) Jesus is kind and loving in the way he deals with us. He knows that our abilities and circumstances vary, and he is pleased when we do our best. We do well to treat others as Jesus did. w21.07 23 ¶12-14