‘Well done!’ the king exclaimed. ‘You are a good servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.’
Luke 19:17
This passage came to mind earlier today as someone was chatting with me on AIM, letting me know they’ve been praying for me. It was a pleasant surprise coming from this person. As we continued to chat, I thought of this verse.
I want to be faithful Lord to what you have asked of me. You don’t ask for much but you ask for a willing heart. So if I am not getting my task, I am wondering if my heart is unwilling. That would be horrible, I know how much He loves me, why would this be so hard. It has to come down to pride …or fear.
Lord, I pray that you would keep me looking straight, on this narrow path doing what your will has for me. I know I want to please you and I know you love me more than I love myself or others. Somewhere in this gap I hope you pour out your mercy and grace so that I can understand the full capacity of your request.
Hearing well done, good and faithful servant should be my only goal.
