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for November 10, 2026
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11-10-2026 Luke 17 v0710 So Should It Be With You Unprofitable Servant
The Gospel of Luke Ch 17 Verse Seven thru Ten
7 “Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’? 8 Would he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished’? 9 Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? 10 So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”
In Luke 17:7-10, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate the nature of discipleship and service. He compares followers of Christ to servants who have worked in the field and then return to their master. After fulfilling their duties, the servants do not expect special praise; rather, they simply do their job. Jesus concludes, saying, “So you also, when you have done everything you were commanded, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”
The essence of this teaching revolves around humility and the understanding of our relationship with God. When Jesus refers to us as “unprofitable servants,” He emphasizes that our service to God does not earn us merit or favor; instead, we are fulfilling our obligations as His creations. In essence, serving God is not about transaction or earning grace, but about responding to His love and commandments.
This passage encourages us to adopt a mindset of humility. In a world that often seeks recognition and reward for every contribution, Jesus challenges us to shift our focus back to our roles as servants. Even when we diligently do what God asks, we should not boast about our accomplishments or expect accolades. Instead, we are called to serve without seeking personal acclaim, maintaining the perspective that we are simply doing what is expected of us.
Ultimately, recognizing ourselves as unprofitable servants deepens our gratitude for God’s grace. It reminds us that our worth is not found in our actions but in God’s unconditional love for us. By serving faithfully without expectation of reward, we align ourselves closer to the heart of Christ, reflecting His humility and grace. Amen.
Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.
At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.
I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.
I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins
†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®
Ephesians 6:17-20
11-10-2026 Luke 17 v0710
**So Should It Be With You Unprofitable Servant**
In fields where labor’s call is clear,
A servant tends the flocks so near,
Upon the land, with toil they bend,
As day’s bright light begins to end.
When evening falls, the master’s pace,
Commands a turn to his own gracious place,
“Prepare my fare,” he bids the hand,
Though weary now, you understand.
For duty lies in humble grace,
No favor sought, nor need to chase,
“Will he thank the servant so?”
Nay, for that’s the way we grow.
“Unworthy, yet we strive and serve,
In faith we labor, hearts deserve,
We’ve done our part, it’s understood,
Yet still, we seek to do what’s good.”
So let us take this lesson deep,
In every task, in every leap,
Not seeking praise, nor silver skies,
But faithfully, as duty lies.
In humble hearts, the truth will shine,
For service brings a joy divine—
To love, to toil, to give, to stand,
In every act, we find His hand. Amen.
© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins
November 10, 2026 @ 04:33 AM EST
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