“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: For ye serve the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:22-24).
These past two weeks we have delved into the lives of those who were slaves. You may have wondered how you fit into all this. Today’s verses give us some guidelines of how we should live as servants. Though written many years ago, the same principles apply. We are not in bondage, but we do have people in authority over us—especially if we work outside the home. I liked these statements by Matthew Henry concerning these verses. “The fear of God ruling in the heart will make people good in every relation. Servants who fear God will be just and faithful when they are from under their Master’s eye, because they know they are under the eye of God.” Later in his commentary, he wrote, “we are really doing our duty to God when we are faithful in our duty to man.” Employed worker or stay-at-home mom, are we living a consistent Christian life? There will be a payday at the end of life’s road. Will we “receive the reward of the inheritance?” Or will we find ourselves receiving the wages of sin which is death (Romans 6:23a)?
In spite of affliction or other adversity, we must remain faithful to our heavenly Master. In doing so, our greatest joy will be to hear the words, “Well done thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: The WNAC fiscal year is coming to a close. Pray that God would provide needed funds for ending in the black. Pray about giving to that end.
