Isaiah 55: 6-9
The prophet stresses God’s utter transcendence and God’s merciful love – these are complementary and not contradictory.
Philippians 1: 20-24. 27
Paul desires to die to be more fully with Christ, but it is God’s will that her remain on this earth to carry out his mission.
Matthew 20: 1-6
God cannot be measured by any human standards. As the source of everything that exists, the Lord can bestow his blessings according to his loving kindness.