“And
which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when
he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'.” Luke
17:7 NKJV
I love English novels. For relaxation they
are my first reading choice. A good story needs a wealthy lord and many
servants. I am constantly amazed at how long and hard a good servant worked.
They were always up before the household and done when the last member of the
house went to bed. There was no thought of servanthood being a nine-to-five
job. Moreover, servants were always invisible. They were not an object of
attention. Their devotion was unquestionable and their readiness simply an
expected part of their position.
When Jesus spoke of servanthood He did not
speak of being an employee. He spoke to those who understood what it meant to
be a servant – tireless, enduring, silent, self-effacing, ever and always at
the Master’s call. When Jesus spoke of servanthood He did so in terms of
carrying a cross which marked the servant’s death to self. Paul told the Romans
“This is your reasonable service.”
Jesus is still looking for such servants to labor for Him in His house. May we
be ever ready.
Precious
Savior, You have been a servant for my salvation, help me to follow in Your
path. Amen.
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