Read Luke 17:5-10
SOAP Luke 17:9-10
Servants were so common during biblical times, so this example made a real connection with the disciples. We don't have servants in our culture and tend to promote an environment of equality and level ground. Our imaginations may need to help us out here to grasp this truth. Servants simply do what is required or them, expecting nothing in return. They lived to fulfill whatever need or demand was thrust at them. Do I have this kind of surrender with Christ? Am I simply waiting for my directive so that I can eagerly follow? Or do I sit around thinking about my rights and personal desires? Father, give me a spirit of service to you.
Good Morning Girls
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a very uncaring Master but fact that is not what is happening here. The Master is only expecting the servant to act, well….like a servant!! And the servant that comes from working in the field is expected to continue his duties and serve his master and not to expect a reward. The same applies to you or me as we obey the commands of the Lord because that is what is require and expect nothing in return or expect some type of special reward because obeying God’s word is our duty as Christians.
“ In other words don’t expect a reward for what should be done in first place”…..John MacArthur
You are right, Susie. Obedience is the least we can do as servants of Christ.
ReplyDeleteBrandy, I too lose my focus and forget that the purpose of my life is to serve God. You're right - that's backward.
ReplyDelete