Scripture:
Luke 17:10 “ In the same way, when you obey Me you should say, We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty”.
Observation:
Jesus had just finished describing a scene where a servant has worked all day and comes in tired. The master of the house tells him to make him some food and wait on him, then go ahead and make yourself something. The servant didn’t even get thanked because it was his job. It didn’t hurt the servant’s feeling though, because this was what was expected of a servant.
Application:
It feels good to be appreciated and have people brag about how good you are. It is nice to do something great for God, but when it is all said and done He is going to ask us “Did you do what I asked you to do?” If our answer is anything but, “we have simply done our duty”, we will have the wrong answer. Answering the call of God is not easy, but the rewards are wonderful. “We have simply done our duty” takes pride out of the picture and allows us to see motive.
Prayer:
Lord, accolades are wonderful and I appreciate when they come, but my goal in life is to hear “well done thou good and faithful servant”. When it is all said and done, I want to be known as a servant of the Lord who does whatever his master asks. No matter how tired, beat up, abused or whatever. Help me Lord to have the right servant’s attitude.
I love you,
Your Son,
Jeff
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