Some of the sweetest words ever spoken by our Savior were, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). These were part of a parable Jesus was teaching about the faithful servants who served their master well. We like to also think of them as words spoken to us when we approach our final hour. Three times in his closing chapter Nehemiah repeats today’s snippet. He had served well. He was a committed and vigilant servant. His goal was always to bring honor and glory to God. Now that his project was complete and his time in Jerusalem had ended, he prayed that God would look kindly on him. We also pray the prayer of Nehemiah. When our life is over, we too ask the Lord to remember us with favor. Set your sights on that anticipated day when you will hear the words, “Well done!”
A word of wisdom for a sticky note:
“You are a good and faithful servant. . . come and share in my happiness!” Jesus
Today my prayer includes . . .
thanks for this special blessing:
concern for this special person:
petition for this special problem:
A closing verse:
When the trump of God shall sound,
And the nations gather round,
And the Judge shall sit upon His royal throne;
We will hear the welcome word,
From the lips of Christ the Lord,
“Enter in, good and faithful, well done!”
Knowles Shaw
From Hope for Each New Day by Reynold R. Kremer