To read the texts click on the texts:Titus 2:1-8,11-14; Lk 17:7-10
These verses are exclusive to Luke and contain a parable.
In the
first part of the parable the disciples are cast in the role of the master
through Jesus’ question, “Will any of you who has a servant…” (17:7). No one
would expect a master to ask a servant to sit at table and serve him, rather
the servant would be expected even after he has come from the field, to get the
master’s supper ready and serve the master. Moreover, the servant will not be
thanked simply because he has done what was required of him. At the end of the
parable and in the relationship with God, the disciples are cast in the roles
of servants. They must realise that like the servant of the parable they will also
have to do all that is required of them and not expect any thanks because they
have only done what was expected of them.
Very few of us regard that we have been given the thanks due to
us already in the service that we have been allowed to provide. We wait for
further thanks and commendations. It is not only spiritual but also prudent and
practical to do what we are doing and expect no thanks at all. If it does come
we accept it in all humility, whereas if it does not come we are not
disappointed.
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