Honor and Duty

Several years ago I was on a Caribbean beach, relaxing on a "beach bed" and a "beach butler" brought me an ice cold Coke!  Now, that was nice! In reality, we'd rather be served than serve, hence we don't often see duty as an honor.  Paul wrote, "I have a duty to perform and a debt to pay both to Greeks and to barbarians (the cultured and the uncultured], both to the wise and to the foolish." (Romans 1:14).  Paul understood something few Christians do: he loved Jesus so much, not only was it his duty (obligation) but an honor (privilege) to share the good news of God's Salvation with everyone. Later, in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Paul confessed his life was not his own - he was bought and paid for with the precious blood of Christ. I wonder how many of us believe this with more than our lips; do we understand we have a responsibility to be God's "salt and light" to the world (Matthew 5:13-16).  It's our joyful honor and delightful duty!  ​