Who is he? Is that blood running from his ear? Why did he
do that? Are you sure, did he really say it is a sign that he is devoted
to his Master for LIFE? Why his ear? What's the
DEAL?
- The Door post reminds us of the sacrificed Lamb
- The Ear must be - Inclined to hear a word - Inspired
- The Awl says the slave is ready - his rights to Forego
- The Liberty of living in his master's house for Eternity
Philippians 2:7-8 says that Jesus humbled himself, became a slave
and was marked on the Cross for his obedience. John 13:16
tells us no servant is greater than his Master and verses 4&5
tells us what Jesus did. It is interesting that all the Apostles introduce
themselves as slaves of Jesus Christ - Doulos.
When Jesus taught Discipleship He insisted that Family was secondary to the
Father's Will [Luke 14:26].
Four Greek Words for Servanthood -
Read 1 Corinthians 3:4-11 and 4:1&2
Paul uses 4 Greek words to capture the extent of our Servanthood in 1 Cor 3:5,9
and 4:1&2.
- 1 Cor 3:5 - Diakonos, a servant ..........Towel
- 1 Cor 3:9 - Sunergio, a co-worker ..........Harness
- 1 Cor 4:1 - Huperetes, an under rower..........Oar
- 1 Cor 4:2 - Oikonomos, a steward..........Key
Signs of Servant are:
Towel....Learning the Jesus way [John 13:4-5].
Harness....Looking unto Jesus [Matt 11:30]
Oar....Listening for the voice of Fellowship Captain Jesus [Luke 8:25]
Keys....Locking and unlocking the Kingdom with Jesus [Matt 16:19]
Tasks of Servants are:
Other Needs come First.
Always Assist All.
Respect the Unity and mission of the TEAM.
Support and Submit to the Visionary Leader.
Attitude of a Servant:
Faithful - Matthew 25:21,23.
Available - always there.
Submissive - humble, meek.
Teachable - willing to Try and Change.
Results of a Servant:
Spiritual Seal of the Holy Spirit.
Transformed Nature of Christ.
Affirmation from Him [Matt 25:21].
Relationship of sharing His Happiness.
Now the Question is:
Do you have a bleeding ear?
Are you listening to His voice?
Re-define what true servanthood is all about.
Examine yourself [2 Cor 13:5].
