In this verse, we can see the long-suffering nature of the Lord. What does the owner of the vineyard want to do? He is tempted to get rid of the tree. The servant comes back and says, "You know, we still have not succeeded. There are still problems down there," and then he begs, "Give me one more time," and the Lord is merciful and says, "Fine." They work, and they work, and the servant says, "What more could I possibly have done?" Well this mercy and long-suffering are the predominate feelings that Jacob gets out of this allegory—and he wants his people to hear that.