“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” Luke 17:10

I pray that you had a blessed worship at your local church on the Lord’s Day. The times we live in are demanding times. Every turn in life seems to be filled with endless activities and not enough time to get things done. People are doing a lot of things for a lot of people but lots of people are more alone and emptier than ever before. In the scripture passage today, Jesus reminds us that the greatest profit to human life is time with Him. He warns to not be so taken up with doing His work that you fail to take spend time with the Master. Jesus wants our love and desires that we know His love in His presence. So often the focus is on “that which was our duty to do” rather than devoting our time, energy and thought in service with Him. “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord” (Col 3:23). Jesus submitted Himself to do the Father’s will, yet He did nothing without the Father. His daily delight and His daily diet was with the Father. He made this clear on one occasion when Jesus visited His dear friends, He recognized that Martha was “careful and troubled about many things,” as she made preparation for Jesus’ visit. But in all her work she lacked peace, satisfaction, and fulfillment from her service (Lk 10:40-41). Martha was mindful to details of her duty and not so devoted with her Master in mind. My friend, our Lord desires the devotion of His children to serve with Him and by Him. Nothing profitable for the Kingdom can be done without Him, yet all eternal things are done by Him and through Him. Those things devoted in love are everlasting and “shall never be taken away” (Lk 10:42). Father, as You delighted in Your Son, may You be delighted by our devotion and love for You through Your Son, as we delight to serve You. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.