Serving Your Family

Serving


One of the major differences between slavery and freedom is free choice, which is completely unheard of in a slave’s life. God does not intend for His children to live in slavery. Even in the Old Testament God was greatly displeased with the bondage that the Hebrews, were under. He wants believers to exercise their free choice. The Israelites worked under harsh conditions while they lived in Egypt. Once they left Egypt God asked that they serve Him. Slaves became servants, and believe it or not, there is quite a difference between the two roles.

God wants us to evolve in relationship with Him. He wants us to understand that we were once a slave to sin, then a servant of Christ, (Romans 1:1), then a friend of God, (John 15:15). God still wants us to serve Him by doing His work among our families and society, but He also wants us to know His heart and share in His secrets, like that of a friend.

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

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.      
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Colossians 3:23, does not say, because you work you will receive the inheritance, it states, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance. What are the terms of inheritance in this scripture?

It might be said that you wear different hats as you walk with the Lord. You will serve Him, but Jesus also wants you positioned with Him as His friend. We serve those we love. Consider the role of parenthood and how as parents you serve your families. You bless the Lord as you serve but you also set an example to your children as you serve them and provide guidance, love and encouragement. You are given the privilege to choose serving your family. Ask your children what they see when you serve them. What are the services you commit to participate in as the friend of Christ and a child of God?