Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Master Servant
Oct 13, 2025
Explore the surprising image of Christ as a serving Master at His return and the significance of His role in serving even after the second coming. Discover how God's glory shines through His kindness to those in need, reflecting the fullness of grace. Delve into the uniqueness of God as an inexhaustible benefactor, emphasizing that He never abandons His role in caring for His people. This enlightening discussion reminds us of the boundless generosity that flows from the heart of God.
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Glory Shown Through Serving Others
- John Piper highlights that Christ's glory is shown by serving needy people even at his return.
- This service-centered glory reveals God's immeasurable riches of grace in kindness toward us.
The Surprising Waiter Image
- Luke 12:35–37 pictures the returning Master as one who serves his awake servants at the table.
- Piper says this image teaches that Jesus’ ultimate glory is to act as benefactor to dependent people.
Service Defines Jesus' Mission
- Jesus served during his earthly ministry and will again serve at his second coming according to Piper.
- This continuity shows service is central to both his mission and his glory.
