• Abraham – Gen. 26:24. Abraham had special favour with God as the Lord’s servant.
• Moses – Num. 12:7-8 – Moses was said to be faithful in all God’s house. He was privileged to see and speak with the Lord face to face.• David-2 Sam. 3:18, 7:5-8 – God promised to bring salvation through David. He received timely message from God.In our passage today, Jacob, who was renamed Israel was also called the Lord’s Servant, chosen by God and helped by Him.A thorough look at the list of the men above will make one to wonder what really made them the Lord’s servants.
• Sacrifice -Those who are ready to make sacrifices, their comfort, their time, their resources and even their lives to the service of the Master. Without any doubt, these are the true biblical keys to greatness in God’s Kingdom. May we find such men and women who have genuinely submitted to God, ready to suffer for Him and willing to sacrifice for Him.In God’s Kingdom, what makes a man or woman the Lord’s servant is not service, but following the Lord fully. It is not about your capability/ability, but about your personality and commitments unto Him. After all, He can enable the weakest among men to do the greatest work for Him.
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