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GOD’S WORD FOR HIS SERVANTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Psalm 119:124-125
Psalm 116: 10-19
“O LORD, truly I am thy servant;
I am thy servant,
and the son of thine handmaid…”
GOD’S WORD FOR HIS SERVANTS
In the days of the psalmist, the word translated as servant is also the word for “slave,” meaning a household slave. When the psalmist humbles himself to this lowly position, his life is under the sovereign rule of the master. He owns no properties and neither does he have any rights. But, he is under the care of a loving and gracious Father in heaven. So, in times of hardships in life, he submits himself to his Lord and King.
Dealing according to His mercy: The word “deal” has a wide range of meaning which does not only mean “to do” but also “to bestow or commit,” i.e. to grant with a purpose that is based on God’s pity upon His lowly servant. The servant does not deserve any attention. Slaves are to obey and do what the master wants. Here, the lowly psalmist continues to seek God’s favour in the light of His mercy and grace. He asks for the Lord to teach him so that he can do that which is right in the eyes of his master. He delights not in doing what is against the will of God. He wants to learn from the Lord His will and purpose.
Giving him understanding: He prays for God’s discernment. Nothing can satisfy him except that which is understood from God’s perspective. Anything outside of the Lord’s blueprint is not desirable to him. This is the reason he wants understanding from the Lord. Foes and enemies assail him with false claims, he wants to know the truth for he desires to fulfil what is pleasing to his Lord. A slave does not want to do any thing that will displease his master. Everything he does is under the guidance of His Word. This is the longing of God’s servant who desires only the pleasure of his Maker and Provider.
Dear reader, are you a servant of God? Do you pray for God’s bestowment upon you according to His mercy and grace? Do you have a heart that recognises your failures, and a desire for God’s pitiful dealing so that you can continue to serve the Lord? Do not remain a servant just because of the “ricebowl.” Serve Him and desire to know more of who He is.
THOUGHT: Am I truly a servant of God?
PRAYER: Father, grant me the grace to learn more from Thee according to Thy mercy that I may know Thy testimonies.