OCT 14

2 Timothy 2:24
Memorise 2 Timothy 2:24
"O LORD, truly I am thy servant..."

The phrase “the servant of the Lord” can be found more than 20 times in the Bible. In the Old Testament, it was used in relation to specific individuals, namely, Moses, Joshua and David. In the New Testament, the Apostles sometimes referred to themselves in their epistles as a "servant of Jesus Christ" (Romans 1:1, Philippians 1:1, 2 Peter 1:1, Jude 1:1) or "servant of God" (Titus 1:1, James 1:1). It is also used in today’s verse, where Paul is instructing Timothy on what sort of conduct a minister or servant of the Lord ought to have.

Does this phrase therefore have any particular significance? In 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Paul is speaking mainly of the qualifications of the Christian minister. However, this does not mean that only ministers need to be “gentle unto all men”, “apt to teach” and “patient”. Certainly, all Christians should strive to possess these traits too! Hence, the term “the servant of the Lord” is equally applicable to all Christians who desire to serve the Lord!

Dear teen, this includes you too! So long as you have been born again, you are a servant of our heavenly King. But the more important question is: can you live up to this title? The great men who have gone before us - Moses, Joshua and David, were given the greatest honour of having their names forever immortalized in the Word of God as being the servants of the Lord. Today, you and I can likewise call ourselves as such. Dear teen, will you be a servant who brings glory to your Master? Or will you be one that only brings shame to the name of Christ?

Thought: Am I worthy to be called a servant of the Lord?
Prayer: Lord, help me to be a worthy servant of Yours.