September 5, 2018

September 5, 2018

Judy Hollaway

May 30

Running With Jesus  

Luke 17:9-10  Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

(And does the master thank the servant for doing what he was told to do? Of course not.  In the same way, when you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’)

       I keep running across the mental thoughts most Christians have today, I want fire insurance! Everybody wants to go to heaven and not hell. They want power and prestige but no one really wants to be a servant. If we do serve we want metals of honor and recognition and a bonus. 

       In the story Jesus told this group asking for increased faith and power, knowing their thoughts and intent which leads them in the way natural life is carried out. When we hire servants and they return after working in the field we expect them not to sit down but prepare a meal for us. 

      We are all hired servants in God's kingdom. Most do not serve after getting our insurance policy. To be born again your desire should be to want to serve God our Father and owner. Christ mind was to serve not to be served. He walked in obedience with God. He did what came natural and that was service. If we have truly been born again we get a new nature with new desires and we want to serve our Master! 

      As a young girl I always wanted to do my Father's work. I can remember loading my Dad's truck full of kids I picked up to go to VBS and I went on visitation with my Sunday School teacher. No one had to prod me it just came natural. 

     Examine your nature! Jesus nature was service, does yours align with His? Obedience is a true  

sign of genuine faith and our duty! It is also the road to intimacy with God. Greater joy is found in serving than in being served. Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in a world full of servers! I think there would be a lot less rioting and arguing going on. Service is our duty and privilege of living in our Father's kingdom. We gained heaven in exchange for hell. Get active, stay in shape, and help other runners who are your team players. They need you and don't worry about gratitude when your Father returns He will reward you! Come in thou faithful servant you have been faithful!

Father, thank You for our salvation. Here we are, use us in Your kingdom work. Help us allow for interruptions in our schedules today. Help us to keep our mission in mind as I run through this day. Show me opportunities to serve! Thank You I can know I have a reservation in heaven! 

Meet some untouchables, tomorrow!