The Apostle Paul, James, Peter, and even Moses wore this title like a badge of honor. They introduced themselves as servants of Christ.
We tend to shy away from this title because of what we learned in school regarding slavery. But being a bondservant is different.
A bondservant is someone who was once a slave to pay off their debts. Once their debts were paid, they were free to go, but chose to stay with the master.
This choice locked them in for life as a bondservant.
The assignment remained the same: submit to and serve the master. But the position changed. They were now considered part of the family.
This is an invitation for us to stop struggling to create our own kingdom and instead come live with the King of Kings.
It's true that you can no longer just do what you want. As a bondservant, your schedule, money, and reputation are no longer your own.
But in return, you get to live in the Kingdom of God. You gain His protection, provision, and name.
