SERVANT OF GOD

"Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God" Romans 1:1 KJV

Paul describes himself as a servant of Christ Jesus, he does not mean that he is to be set apart from society and kept in isolation; while he preached the gospel, he still supported himself as a tent-maker, and he interacted freely with all levels of the society.He was set apart to a commitment of serving God as a preacher of the gospel to all people. 

Paul's work as a servant of Christ Jesus was often difficult. He describes his life as a servant of Christ in his Second Letter to the Corinthians. He was imprisoned, beaten, shipwrecked three times, gone hungry, and he was under mental pressure as he bore the heavy responsibilities of the churches he was serving. But Paul remained committed to preaching the gospel even though he faced the kind of hardship that would make most people want to quit.

A true servant of God will never quit despite the circumstances surrounding him. As God's servant, you have to serve Him with your whole heart and be fully committed to preaching of the gospel. Paul's obligation to preach the gospel was based on a sense of duty. A servant has a duty to perform the responsibilities given him and God has given us a duty to carry out His mission. Necessity is laid on us to preach the Gospel. You are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. You are obligated to serve the gospel of God, because you are the righteousness of God and the reward for His servant is eternal life.

Further Scripture Study: 2 Timothy 2:24-26 

Declare This: Precious Heavenly Father, I recognize who You have made me to be. I am obligated and mandated to preach the Gospel with all boldness and I will do my duty in Jesus name Amen.