A New Master

A New Master

Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
Luke 17:13b

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Luke 16:10-13

In an African church led by missionary James King, a lady came to every service with an old dog who sat beside her on the outside aisle. When the invitation was given for people to pray, the dog took his place beside her at the altar.

One day the woman's husband beat her so severely that she died. Later the man noticed the dog disappeared for about two hours on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. The following Sunday, the man followed the dog to the church where the animal occupied his regular place on the outside aisle. At the invitation, the dog took his place by the altar. The man was so touched that he, too, went forward and gave his life to Christ. Now the dog comes to church with a new master.

Changing our habits is difficult for us to do, but God is able by His grace to change us forever with new patterns, new purpose, and new passions for Him. He alone can transform our personalities, for His grace gives us a new Master.

More like the Master I would ever be, more of His meekness, more humility; more zeal to labor, more courage to be true, more consecration for work He bids me do.
Charles Gabriel