The One Goal Servant

“Well done, good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:21 NKJV

The loyal and faithful servants in English novels were not forgotten or unappreciated by their masters. The good master would always leave a bequest for the perpetual care of his lifelong servants. Many times those servants were simply kept in the same house to serve succeeding generations of the family who had come to totally depend on their quality care. In such a case they served until age made it totally impossible to carry on. Then they could live out their lives under the assured provision of their master.

Not all servants received this care, however. If they were indolent, disrespectful or dishonest they would be dismissed and have to fend for themselves. The goal of the good servant, however, was to please his master in all respects and then to hear the final acknowledgment of his lord, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Jesus used various parables to instruct his hearers concerning this one phrase. He wanted them to fully understand that they would not be forgotten no matter how humble their service had been. Our goal as believers is to hear Christ say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Precious Savior, Help me daily desire to hear You say, “Well done.” Amen. 

The Friday Benediction

Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend.  Amen

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