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[realtmg]

"So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.' " (Luke 17:10)

The servant carries out the master's will. The servant doesn't tell the master what to do. The servant does not choose which tasks to perform for the master, nor does the servant suggest days or times when it would be convenient to serve the master. The servant's function is to follow instructions. The master, on the other hand, gives directions. The master does not tell the servant to develop a vision that will guide the master. The master is the one with the vision; the servant's task is to help fulfill the master's purposes.

We are the servants;_ God _is the Master. We tend to try to reverse this! God's revelation of Himself, His purposes, and His ways depends directly upon our obedience. He may not reveal today His intentions for the next five years, but He will tell us what our next step should be. As we respond to God's revelation, He will accomplish what He desires, and He will be the One who receives the glory.

Our fulfillment comes from serving our master.

The world will encourage you to strive for positions of authority and power. God wants you to take the role of a servant. As God's servant you should have no other agenda than to be obedient to whatever He tells you. God does not need you to dream great dreams for your life, your family, your business, or your church. He simply asks for obedience. He has plans that would dwarf yours in comparison (Eph. 3:20).

Luv Ya


Real

[mlg]

Wooohooo Awesome post...a great reminder.

luv ya

[morningrain]

Amen Real, thank you for sharing.

Not trying to get off subject, I might be just a bit, but this made me thank of Paul as he described himself as a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Now i can't say this is the full description of what all Paul meant when calling himself a prisoner of Christ but this is what comes to mind for me. A prisoner is one that has been arrested and come under the custody by an Authority of the law. Paul isn't speaking here of being a criminal but rather Paul was indeed a servant of the Lord one who has been captured by the love of Christ and is now under the power of His Authority. Just as we all are and just as Paul was a servant of the Lord so are we.

Love ya and blessing to you!