Bible Reading: Matthew 25:31-46
Key Verse: Verse 40 – “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Key Words: ye have done it unto me
Matthew Henry observed, “If the work be done in Christ’s name, the honor is due to His name.” If we refuse to serve because the reward is too minimal, or the task too menial, we lack a servant’s heart and dishonor our Lord. Knowing the honor is due our Lord will not cause us to demur in doing it. Our ambition for His honor should be so strong that we will attempt any task if He gets any measure of honor. Our failure to serve that robs God of the honor of a job well done is tantamount to depriving the Lord of a portion of His glory.
Leo Tolstoy wrote the story of a Russian cobbler named Martin Avdyeeich. He lived in a cellar with a single window. From his vantage point he saw mostly boots of those who passed by. Few there were that had not been touched by his hand.
While Martin was still a journeyman his wife died. As their one son grew to be the pride of his life, he too died suddenly, leaving Martin despairing and murmuring against God.
One day Martin was visited by an old peasant passing through his city. He said to Martin, “Thy speech, Martin, is not good. How shall we judge the doings of God? It is because thou wouldst have lived for thine own delight that thou dost despair.”
“But what is a man to live for?” inquired Martin.
The old pilgrim answered, “For God, Martin. He gave thee life and for Him thou must live. Then thou wilt grieve about nothing more, and all things will come easy to thee.”
The story continues with Martin finding fulfillment in serving others. He is gratified in performing the most meager service for the humblest of people for he came to realize the truth as spoken by Christ when He said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matthew 25:40).
Dr. Mike Rouse
What to do:
✞Do all for Jesus and it will change much that you do.
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