Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Business life » Employees » Faithful
But if the servant should declare, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,'
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time?
Faithful » Servants
But if the servant should declare, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,'
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.
"Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time?
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
But those who wait for the Lord's help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles' wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.
Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.
Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.
I will wait patiently for the Lord, who has rejected the family of Jacob; I will wait for him.
But you must return to your God, by maintaining love and justice, and by waiting for your God to return to you.
hands » Servants directed by movements of
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To attend to their call
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
Waiting » Illustrated
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
Waiting » For mercy
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
Waiting upon God » Illustrated
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.
be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
Waiting upon God » For » Mercy
Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.