The Joy of Our Master

Meditations on

Staying In the Grace for Today 

February 27, 2026

The Joy of Our Master

‘. . . enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:21c 

In 2 Timothy 4, Paul writes,

“As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.” (4:6-8)

I wonder if Paul was thinking of Jesus’ parable of The Three Servants in Matthew 25. The last line in that parable is noted above. Take a minute and think about our being invited to enter the joy of our master, Christ Jesus. Whatever this joy encompassed for Paul, I believe it included Jesus saying to Paul, “Come Paul, let me introduce you to some of your brothers and sisters who are here because of your testimony, your encouragement.”

I believe that joy of His master was not just for Paul; it is for you and me also. We too, as part of receiving our crown of righteousness, will celebrate with those whose choice to embrace Jesus as their savior was brought about in some part through our testimony, our witness, our encouragement. It has been my experience that most of the people in church pews are there because of the witness for Christ of family and friends. And sometimes the witness for Christ of strangers. It has also been my experience that most of those family members, friends, and maybe strangers, are least aware of their influence for Christ.

Let us purpose to increase our awareness of our great responsibility and privilege to be witnesses for Christ.

My Takeaway: “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20)

Sē’lah

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(Selah is a word that appears in the Book of Psalms that I often use as the Complimentary Closing in my correspondence. Its meaning, as I use the word, is to pause and think about these things.)

 

These meditations are written by Alex M. Knight as he seeks the life in Christ as his way of life.  The meditations are published on the BLOG, http://seekingthelifeinchrist.blogspot.com/ and they are also distributed on the Constant Contact email server. You may subscribe to this email service by sending an email to: amkrom812@gmail.com.

 

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