As Sent Ones, disciples intentionally
immerse themselves as servant-disciples in the local community
Your Biblical Identity in Christ
What is a servant disciple? A disciple is a follower – and in the Christian faith almost always means a follower of Jesus. A servant-disciple is a follower of Jesus in name and action. Jesus said that he came “not to be served but to serve” (Mark 10:45).
As servant-disciples, regardless of the environment we find ourselves in, we look for opportunities to be of help and service to others. With that, it’s time to IMMERSE in Monday’s devotion.
Colossians 3:22 - 4:6
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
~ Colossians 3:23
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Further Instructions
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
• In Christ I am a true worshiper and whatever I do, I will work at it with all my heart, as working for the Lord. I am a disciple of Jesus serving in work that glorifies the Father.
Pondering Point
“I hate my boss!” are not exactly the kind of words we want flying out of a disciple’s mouth. Why? Because our real boss is the Lord God Himself. Even if your human boss leaves much to be desired, let your work – and your work ethic -- go beyond the paycheck and respect-meter.
Let your work be a service to the Lord, for the pleasure of your True Father, the Lord, our King – our Boss 😊.
Prayer
Acknowledge this identity about yourself – “I am a disciple of Jesus serving in work that glorifies the Father.”
Then pray:
Father God, I know that You are the Boss of my bosses – whether they know it or not. And, to borrow a phrase, You are indeed “the boss of me” too. Even if I am my own earthly boss, working on my terms, let me never lose sight of this truth. Like everyone else, I too will answer to You for the way I live my life, serving not only You but the world around me as well. Amen.