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Meditate.
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 2 Timothy 2:24
Jesus was the ultimate servant. Remember
how He washed the disciples’ feet during their last Passover meal together
(read John 13:1-20) and told them that He gave them an example as He washed
their feet and they should do the same. He was kind and patient with His
disciples as He taught them one last time.
I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done
to you. I tell you the truth, slaves (servants) are not greater than
their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the
message. John 13:15-16
Being a servant of the Lord is
actually an honor—who else would be better to serve? Selfishly, not ourselves.
Rather, we can serve the Lord by serving others. Do you know what the Lord
expects of you? It is time to dig into His word and get prepared. Jesus said
several times to be ready.
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man
will come when least expected. Matthew 24:44
The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will
be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron,
and serve them as they sit and eat! He may come in the middle of the night or
just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are
ready. Luke 12:37-38
And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn't
prepared and doesn't carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. Luke
12:47
Are you ready? Do you know what God expects of you? Are you doing that…and growing closer in your relationship with the Lord?
Prayer ~ Lord, this is such an
immense responsibility—to know what You want…and to do it! Help me to not only
see specifically the path that You have set before me, but just as You have
promised Israel that You will brighten the darkness and smooth out the path
ahead of them (Isahiah 42:16)…please do this for me, and for my family, friends
and neighbors. I want to see You more clearly and be ready for Your return,
Jesus. I trust Your promises and know that you will return. Let it be.
Hiking on Candy Mt.
Be prepared.
Verses of Salvation ~ Hear me
as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say,
"Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am
coming." Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger.
You have always been my helper. Don't leave me now; don't abandon me, O God of
my salvation! Psalm 27:7-9
Think servant, not self-centered
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