Go Beyond the Call

I have noted of late how backward we western believers are to what Jesus would expect from us. But, I would guess that as I read Luke 17: I see that not much has changed from the first century til now. People are still people and God is still God. Read along with me the following and catch on to what I am saying.

Luke 17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”
6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. 7 And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’? 8 But will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink’? 9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not.[c] 10 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.’”

Jesus is making a serious point here not to be taken lightly, then or NOW.

Let me see if I can simplify what is being said.

First, Jesus is saying: HUMBLY OBEY WITH A HEART OF GRATITUDE.

Secondly, Jesus is saying: BEWARE!!!!

Beware of:

1. Looking for reward for everything little thing you do.
2. A ungrateful spirit
3. Half-hearted service
4. Seeking praise (that may be your only reward)
5. Thinking too highly of yourself. (You are not all that you think you are)
6. Expecting God to bend to your expectations.

Love,

Dad