As we look back on the literal things which were happening in the Old Testament, we see they foreshadowed things in the New Testament. This servant who willingly stays on at the Master's House is one of these types.
Colossians 4.7 diakonos- the servant of a king
Colossians 4.12 doulos- one who gives himself up to another's; will disregards his own interests an attendant.
What does it mean to be a Bond Servant of Jesus Christ?
1. Serving The Master vs.2-4
Jesus said, "Come to Me, all of you who are wearied and burdened, and I will give rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My Yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11.28-30
* It is a privilege to serve the LORD, our Master.
Only those who belong to Him can. We are serving the King of Kings.
*There are many blessings in serving Him.
My Dad taught SS for many years. One of his students from that little Nazarene Church in Queens 50 years ago is now a PhD teaching future pastors and Christian workers in a Christian University. Another number of his students are now pastors including me. Many are Christian men and women in the business world whose light shines for Jesus. My son-in-law's aunt taught Sunday School for 50 years as well- 11 pastors came out of her classes.
*Coach's wife taught Sunday School in the Dutch Reformed Church in East Meadow. She mentioned to me this week how much she learned herself. That is what happens when you serve the Master.
*A good number of kids from youth groups from years gone by are in touch on Facebook- so good to see them connected and loving Jesus.
*It is a joy to serve the Master. To be in touch with eternity.
As we sang this morning, "Things done for Him are eternal, the Master will multiply them.
Serving the LORD is not without its challenges but when you are in His Household, the Household of Faith the joy of the LORD is your strength (Nehemiah 8.10) You get to see wonders.
Being a Bond Servant of Jesus Christ means...
2. Love for the Master v.5
In this situation the servant would have served the Master for 6 years, then decided to stay on permanently. As we serve Him we grow in our love for Jesus. II Corinthians 5.14 For Christ's love compels us.
*It is joy to work for someone you love. It is a labor of love. Working at my parents' with my brother's kids.
*It is a blessing to do what you enjoy doing. What He has gifted you with.
*Serving Him out of a heart of love is out of this world.
We've entered the eternal realm- the rewards are in heaven I Timothy 6.17-19
Being a Bond servant of Jesus Christ... means
3. Belonging To The Master -v.6a
His mark is on us, the mark of love.
He takes care of us. We eat at his table.
I Corinthians 6.20 You bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. We belong to Him to do His will, not ours.
Being a Bond Servant of Jesus Christ means...
4. A Servant For Life. - v.6b
There is no retirement from serving God if you are true servant. Your work may change but you will serve Him until He calls you home.
Day By Day, I Need Thee Every Hour, Moment By Moment
Giving ourselves fully to God. Psalm 40.6-7
for life = everlasting, continuous, perpetual, unending future.
The best way to live in this life is as a Bond Servant of Jesus Christ
We will enjoy the life to come if we live that way here.
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