Formation of ‘a servant of the Lord.”
From the introduction of Psalm 36, David refers to himself as “a servant of the Lord.”
This is not some title or position he grabbed for himself, but one that God revealed to him as he continually surrendered to God through humble sacrifice and submission to the lover of his soul.
David’s life was laid open and bare before the living triune God. He was so aware of His nakedness before God. Psalm 139 is a great example of this.
But David didn’t just wake up one day and decide, “I’m a servant of the Lord.” No, it was a place that God alone brought him to, within himself, at the core of his being.
When the light of God’s word shines within, our entire life is exposed. He sees us as we really are, beneath the masks and facades we hide behind .
David’s revelation of himself as a “servant of the Lord” came through many trials and tribulations. He encountered the truth of God’s word, as God brought certain people into his life who spoke the truth as God gave them utterance.
Do you desire to be a servant of the Lord? You can’t desire such things in the flesh. Rest assured the Spirit of the living God is drawing you.
Be prepared for the spiritual warfare that will come with the calling! One day God will let you know your status. Keep surrendering, humbling yourself before Him; keep denying yourself, taking up your cross daily and following Him!
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