Luke 17 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Luke 17.

Meditate on verse 10.

So you too, when you do all the things

which are commanded you, say,

“We are unworthy slaves;

we have done only that

which we ought to have done.”

Do you ever get a case of the “oughts”? “I ought to be appreciated.” “I ought to get paid.” “I ought to be noticed.” “I ought to be treated with more respect.” “I ought ... I ought ... I ought ...”

The Bible says you ought to do everything God tells you to do. He even gives Himself as the example of how you ought to do it. “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who ... emptied Himself taking the form of a bond-servant” (Philippians 2:5-7).

Serve others for the sake of Christ. Examine your heart. Do you have any ulterior motives?

Pray Luke 17:10 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Jesus, You ought not to have died for ___________ and me.

Help us to follow in Your steps with this attitude:


After we have done everything You commanded us,
may we say,

 ‘We are unworthy slaves;

we have done only that which we ought to have done.’

 In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell