Think today when you allow yourself to become a complete slave of God

Da Paolo Tessione - May 6, 2020

When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, he said to them: "Truly, truly, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor a messenger greater than the one who sent him." John 13:16

If we read between the lines we can hear Jesus telling us two things. First, that it is nice to see ourselves as slaves and messengers of God, and second, that we must always give glory to God. These are important points for living in the spiritual life. Let's take a look at both.

Normally, the idea of being a "slave" isn't all that desirable. We do not know slavery in our day, but it is real and has caused extreme damage in the history of our world in many cultures and many times. The worst part of slavery is the cruelty with which slaves are treated. They are treated as objects and properties that are completely contrary to their human dignity.

But imagine the scenario in which a person is enslaved by those who love him perfectly and has as primary mission to help the "slave" to realize his true potential and his realization in life. In this case, the master would "command" the slave to embrace love and happiness and would never violate his human dignity.

This is the way it is with God. We should never fear the idea of being slaves of God. Although this language can carry luggage from the abuses of human dignity of the past, the slavery of God should be our goal. Because? Because God is what we should desire as our teacher. Indeed, we should desire God as our master even more than we wish to be our master. God will treat us better than ourselves! It will dictate to us a perfect life of holiness and happiness and we will humbly submit to His divine will. Furthermore, it will give us the means necessary to achieve everything that requires us if we allow it. Being a "slave of God" is a good thing and should be our goal in life.

As we grow in our ability to let God take control of our lives, we must also regularly enter into an attitude of thanksgiving and praise from God for all that he does in us. We must show him all the glory for allowing us to share his mission and for being sent by him to do his will. It's bigger in every way, but it also wants us to share that greatness and glory. So the good news is that when we glorify and thank God for all he does in us and all the dictates of his law and commands, we will be elevated by God to participate and share his glory! This is a fruit of the Christian life that blesses us beyond what we could ever invent with ourselves.

Think today when you allow yourself to become a complete slave of God and His will today. This commitment will make you start a path of great joy.

Lord, I submit to your every command. May your will be done in me and only your will. I choose you as my Master in everything and I trust in your perfect love for me. Jesus I believe in you.