When Duty Calls!

We sing a hymn (an American spiritual arranged by Virgil O. Stamps, 1937) which begins “When the Savior calls I will answer, When He calls for me I will hear…”, and we look with great anticipation for the day our name is called and we can go home. BUT … what is our answer for living now? Someone has stated, “When duty calls some people are never at home.”
[source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

After the disciples had asked Jesus to increase their faith and Jesus pointed out what even a little faith can do ( Luke 17:5-6), He then went on to point to the righteous role of SERVANTS in this life.

“(7) Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down at table’? (8) Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? (9) Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? (10) So YOU ALSO, WHEN YOU HAVE DONE ALL THAT YOU WERE COMMANDED, SAY, ‘WE ARE UNWORTHY SERVANTS; WE HAVE ONLY DONE WHAT WAS OUR DUTY.’ ” ( Luke 17:7-10
ESV)

As SERVANTS of God there are things we are to be involved in doing. When we hear the call do we just let it ring as if we are not at home? Do we answer, but then hang up after excusing ourselves? Or when we do serve, do we boast as if we have made something of ourselves by our works? Certainly God desires for us to serve Him out of love and to do so with a humble heart. However, there is a sense of duty to God as His SERVANTS that must still be kept in mind.

We have great privileges as children of God. However, with privilege comes responsibility. We are also called to be faithful SERVANTS. God has works in mind for us ( Ephesians 2:10) and He desires our willingness to carry them out. Consider the SERVANT HEART of Jesus and the benefits and glory we have received because of His willingness to submit to the Father’s Will. May we faithfully and humbly walk in His steps.

Have a great day ANSWERING THE CALL!
Carl

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