Servant.
Not a word that is presently liked so much.
Perhaps because we have lost sight of the intent and the Perfect Example of being a Servant. John 13.
Just in my span of years, I have seen the scowl on faces at just the mention of it; and signs of the bitter taste it leaves in the mouths of many.
Galatians 5: King James Version13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. source
There’s liberty in serving IF, if the service is given for love’s sake.
Not begrudgingly but with a mind that says, “Unto the LORD I do this”. Colossians 3:23
Do you?
And then the light shines brightly – the act of service – being a servant, is meant to be a healing balm in this cold, hostile world.
How healing would that be in homes all over this world?
I think I shall.
We are more like JESUS when we serve one another in love than just about any other time in our lives.
And the opposite of that – well, we know, don’t we?
Yes indeed, dear sister. And to the selfish, the description gets worse! Being a slave (doulos) to our Master is the furthest thing from their lost carnal mind. But those of us being transformed we know His mind! ““A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household! “Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.”
Matthew 10:24-26 NASB1995
Thank you always Marc for your encouragement and your faithfulness to His Word and your devotion to minister to the Body of Christ.