James 1 NASB
Testing Your Faith
1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.
"The passion of Christianity comes from deliberately signing away my own rights and becoming a bond servant of Jesus Christ. Until I do that, I will not begin to be a saint." Oswald Chambers
The term "bond servant" used in the Bible means to voluntarily give up all your rights to become a personal servant of the master. It is done out of love and devotion and no payments or benefits are expected in return.
Can you honestly say you are a bond servant of Christ? I don't know that I can say I am. It seems to me that title is reserved to those who are actively serving in ministry. Pastors, missionaries, monks and clergy have dedicated their lives to serving and teaching others.
Do I trust God explicitly with my life? Yes. Do I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins? Yes. Do I look for opportunities daily to share the Gospel and show others God's love for them? Yes. Do I follow all the teachings of Jesus all the time? That's where I fall short. If I did I guess I would be perfect.
Some day I will be perfect. But on that day I will be in the presence of the Lord and the corruption of this world will no longer contaminate me.
Blessings, Cecilia
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