The last of three avenues that Jesus says lead to glory-
Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me. [John 12:26]
When the Lord of the universe honours us, there is glory, like in the parable of the talents where the kings says,
“Well done good and faithful servant.” [Matthew 25:21]
Many love praise and personal achievement. The Father honours those who set aside personal ambition and follow Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve, into the service he has for them.
Whom do we really serve? Jesus, at times tests our motives by leading us away from the service we have invested in. Do we love the ministry or Jesus who gave it? From whom are we looking for honour? It takes faith to follow Jesus away from apparently good things.
Jesus uses service to test faith. Do we really believe that he will resource the work he has set before us? If the task ahead is beyond us then knowing our limitations, we wrestle with the challenge. It takes faith to follow.
Sometimes we are perplexed. Are we able to rest assured that he has said,
“Where I am, my servant also will be.”
If our heart is set on serving Jesus, we can trust him that he has us in the right place.
So, Jesus encourages us to follow him into faith filled service and promises that the Father’s honour will follow.
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