We are in the Lent season and I've been thinking about servanthood. I don't think anyone likes to be called a servant. Jesus took upon Himself the form of a servant, or slave and died on a criminal's cross.
Today there are many Christians who have the false assumption that trusting in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins is also a guarantee that they will immediately enter into the unrestricted blessings of God. Such folks tend to believe that they need not experience sickness or suffering in this life. They believe that God wants them to be prosperous; to enter into heaven’s blessings immediately here and now. They fail to understand that those who trust in Jesus become His servants, and as His servants, they will share His rejection and suffering at the hands of others. Just think of it - how did they treat Jesus? Servants should not expect to be treated better than their master.
Jesus said, "Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Me."
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