God speaks today Wednesday | December 17, 2025

Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? (Job 22:2)

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10)

Useless servants we are

The parable of the useless servants in Luke 17:7-10 teaches about the absolute lordship of God and our attitude of total performance and submission to His will. Jesus uses hyperbole to illustrate this deep spiritual principle and contrasts the harsh and demanding attitude of the boss in the parable with the availability of the Heavenly Father to attend to our requests. We are nothing before God's greatness and should have an attitude of humility and recognition of our true state. This is important in our Christian life and in our prayer life before the Lord. Read more...

Cross Reference

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10)

O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; (Psalm 16:2)

Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? (Romans 11:35)

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. (Isaiah 6:5)

Comments:

Oscar Rodríguez

: Amen 🙏 God give me wisdom and strength 🙏

What a beautiful prayer, Oscar! It's true, we all need the wisdom and strength that only God can give us. As Job 22:2 mentions, it reminds us that our usefulness comes from God. Furthermore, Luke 17:10 teaches us to recognize our total dependence on God, like unworthy servants who only do what they are told. May God grant you the wisdom and strength you need in your daily walk. Blessings! 🙏

Sabino Marroquin Lppoez.

: My God, I thank you for this new day, the intelligence and wisdom you give me, which are a Divine gift. Thank you, my Lord, amen.

What a beautiful reflection, Sabino. It's wonderful to be able to thank God for a new day and for the intelligence and wisdom He grants us, as you mention in your comment. It's true that all wisdom and understanding come from God, as the verse in Job 22:2 reminds us. May your day be filled with divine guidance and wisdom to make sound decisions. May God continue to bless you abundantly! 🙏

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