Luke 17:10 "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.'"
Here we have Jesus giving us the secret to a joyful and happy life. The original disciples were a thickheaded bunch and Jesus had to be direct in His approach in order to get the point across to them clearly. And not much has changed concerning His followers so I am glad that He put it so simply: consider yourself of no worth and consider it your duty to do what is commanded you. Jesus gives us the analogy of the servant so that we have a picture of what kind of selfless attitude He wants us to have.
At the root of all unhappiness in the world lies sin. At the root of all sin lies pride in the heart of man. From there emanates all that is contrary to life and peace with God. Death and destruction is the end result every time pride enters the thinking of sinful man. It seems overwhelming and impossible to overcome, for it is such an integral part of who we are. It takes a supernatural intervention to remove pride from our hearts, for only God can restore us to everlasting life. The way to overcome this deathtrap is to allow God into our lives and recognize that all good things can only come from Him. In us dwells no good thing - we are unprofitable servants. The good that we manage to do, we do by the grace of God and since it is He who enables us to do good, we cannot take the credit for it. We give the glory to God, where it belongs, and consider it our duty to do as He commands. When we have reduced ourselves to nothing and allow the Holy Spirit to fill us so completely that He overflows from our lives onto others, we finally find that peace and joy we have always longed for.
Application
Today I will remember that I have died to my self and that it is Christ who lives in me. I will keep Galatians 2:20 in my mind throughout the day.
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