“The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.” (Proverbs 19:12 NKJV)
He gives an attention alert for all who are in position subject to an authority. Authorities can either be as mean-spirited as a roaring lion over their subjects who displease them, or as tender-hearted like refreshing morning dew on a grass, over those who give them pleasure.
To be spared from the heavy hand of a king, honor him with your faithfulness and loyalty. Rebelling would be a lethal option. His wrath is vicious. This is a metaphor to reflect on before making that rebellious choice in our relationship with our Master and Savior.
As the servant does the will of his master, he gains the favor of the master, as illustrated in a parable of the Lord Jesus Christ. It's about a master settling accounts with his servants in the parable of the talents.
The slothful servant received his master's fury, when he was spiteful instead of reporting a profit for the funds entrusted him. It is written: "But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." (Matthew 25:26-30 ESV)
But, the master gave the highest commendation and reward to his faithful servant. This is reminding us to be faithful to our Master and Savior, to rest in grace by His finished on the cross. The little faith we have, we surrender to His faithfulness. On His return, He settles account with us like the faithful servant: "His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master." (Matthew 25:23 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
But, the master gave the highest commendation and reward to his faithful servant. This is reminding us to be faithful to our Master and Savior, to rest in grace by His finished on the cross. The little faith we have, we surrender to His faithfulness. On His return, He settles account with us like the faithful servant: "His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master." (Matthew 25:23 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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