The Humility of God: Our Servant Kingنموونە

Day 4: The Servant to Obey 

The Servant King perfectly personifies service. He serves Father God and serves others, just as we are called to love God and to love others. Once again, Isaiah reveals the brutal nature of our Servant King's execution, hinting at His furrowed back, His torn beard, and face that was spat upon. 

People often talk about the abuse that customer servants often get, but nothing can compare to the Lord's unjust treatment at the hands of those He made. He knew what was coming. He also knew that He would be eternally vindicated. 

There seems to be an oxymoron in this passage: a Servant who is to be obeyed. But not only is Jesus a Servant, but He is also the King of kings. Queen Elizabeth's public service of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth is only a feeble reflection of what Jesus does for His subjects in salvation. 

Having been saved, however, we are to serve our Servant King, following His example as we give back to Him from all the bounty He provides us. Our service doesn't earn our salvation though. We can never repay God for all His goodness to us. 

'Sovereign Lord, we submit to You who has given Your beloved Son for us. May we serve You as You deserve, for Your glory, amen.' 

How easy is it for you to be obedient to the Lord when you sense He is asking you to do, or not do, something?