What does "My servants" in Leviticus 25:42 reveal about our relationship with God? The Verse in Focus Leviticus 25:42: “Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.” Servants, Not Slaves—A Relationship of Rescue • God begins by reminding Israel that He “brought [them] out of the land of Egypt.” • Being “My servants” flows directly from deliverance. We belong to the One who saved us. • Exodus 20:2 echoes the same thought: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” • Our identity is anchored in redemption, not in bondage to anyone or anything else. Exclusive Ownership—God Alone Holds the Deed • “My” signals possession; “servants” signals purpose. • Because the Lord owns His people, no human can claim ultimate authority over them. • Isaiah 43:1: “I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.” • This ownership frees rather than oppresses—God’s claim safeguards His people from exploitation. Servanthood with Dignity and Purpose • In Scripture, God’s servants share in His work (e.g., Moses, David, the prophets). • Servanthood is not menial drudgery but a dignified calling with kingdom impact. • Romans 6:22: “But now, having been set free from sin and having become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.” Covenant Intimacy—More Than Hired Hands • Servant language sits inside a covenant frame. God chooses, loves, and commits Himself to His people. • John 15:15 moves the relationship even further: “No longer do I call you servants ... but I have called you friends.” • Friendship deepens servanthood without erasing it; we remain gladly under His authority. New-Covenant Echoes—Bought at a Price • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “You are not your own; you were bought at a price.” • Titus 2:14: Jesus “gave Himself for us to redeem us ... and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good works.” • The cross completes what the Exodus began: God purchases a people forever. Living as the Lord’s Servants Today • Worship: Acknowledge daily that He owns our time, talents, and treasures. • Obedience: Yield decisions to His revealed will (John 14:15). • Freedom from Fear: If God holds the title deed to our lives, no earthly power ultimately controls us. • Service: Like Christ, take the towel and basin (John 13:14-15) and serve others in His name. • Hope: The Lord who redeemed us will keep us—“We are the LORD’s” (Romans 14:8). Being called “My servants” means we are liberated people, exclusively His, dignified by His purpose, and eternally secure under His gracious mastery. |
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