The Parables of Jesus:

"Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at table'?  Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink'?  Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?  So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'" - Luke 17:7‭-‬10 ESV

Rev. Dan Whang

Our heavenly home should shape our day to day life. This parable is no different. The are many things where our sense of love and desire are not aligned with what we should do. This is where our sense of duty should kick in.

Our service and obedience to our Master, Jesus, is not to be looked as a cause of merit.

For all followers of Christ, we are called to serve Christ. Maybe not in official capacity, but we are all called to serve.

The Master comes first; His food, comfort, and desires. It is common sense. Servants are not thanked after doing their duty, that is what they were hired for...

For those who serve, we desire immediate rewards. For example, we want thanks and expressions of appreciation. This desire is not bad in itself. But it speaks about our heart, especially when we don't get appreciation for our service. We are used to getting things done, and getting them done well. It makes us feel important and accomplished. Or feeling like God owes you something for our service. That God should bless us or give us comfort for our service.

Character of servanthood

Unworthiness of the servant/service. It can be seen as being of little worth. That the work is of little impact. It is a sober view that all things we did for God does not really give us grounds to make a claim on Him.

God has given us the resources and talent to serve, what do we really contribute? Not much in the great scheme of things.

Inspiration of servanthood

Jesus served. The king of kings laid it all down to serve the sinner. That is our servant king. This is our Muse in service. Serve people, worship God. One who deserved all to serve Him, came to serve. We, as servants, can make no outright demands of God. Your kingdom come, your will be done.