SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 24:45 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. 47 I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
OBSERVATION: In the Bible we often read of people referring to Jesus as Lord. Many Christians today call Him Lord. If someone living in this geographic area of the world mentions “the Lord” it is commonly taken that they are speaking of Jesus.
When I call Jesus Lord or refer to Him as Lord, by my words I am implying that I am his servant. I expect Him to act like my Lord; He expects me to act like His servant!
Being His servant has responsibilities as well as the potential of great reward.
APPLICATION: I expect He will help me when I get in trouble. I expect that He will lead me. I expect that sometimes He may give me an assignment that I do not like. I need to understand that the assignments given a servant are not for the pleasure of the servant but the pleasure of the Lord! I have great expectations of spending eternity with my Lord in heaven. I expect Him to provide a place for me like He promised.
He also has expectations of me, His servant. He expects I will live on earth in a way that honors Him. He expects that I will respect him as my Lord. He expects me to trust Him. His assignments for me are not always for my pleasure, but He expects me to trust that they are always for my good and His glory.
PRAYER: Lord, because I love you, I want to fulfill your expectations of me. May I bring joy to your heart. Amen
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