To read the texts click on the texts: Wis 2:23-3:9; 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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