“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. - Colossians 3:23–24 (ESV)
If we remember the story where we found our promise yesterday, we can see that it is and example of today’s passage. Jeremiah did all things as service and in obedience to God. We are promised an inheritance from our Lord in today’s passage. In the times that the apostle Paul lived, slavery was being practiced. Some who were slaves had believed in Jesus Christ. That made them equal to all other believers (Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians 7:22). The word used for ‘serving’ has the meaning “I serve as a slave” Because slavery is such an ugly word the translation is softened. But the principles here are for us today. Whether we are employed or helping as a volunteer, we serve as children of God. We are serving Him as His slave or bond-servant out of love. He is faithful and promises to reward those who live for His glory. Our motivation is love and not to earn and inheritance – it is already our possession. Knowing that we will receive our inheritance, we look forward to when we will possess it fully. It is for His glory and our joy that we are motivated to serving Jesus today.
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The matter of original words for slaves, servants, and serving.
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