Translated to Eternal Service

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Verses: 1 Samuel 22:14-18

"Then Ahimelech answered the king and said, 'And who among all your servants is as faithful as David, who is the king's son-in-law, who goes at your bidding, and is honorable in your house? Did I just begin to inquire of God for him today? Far be it from me! Let not the king impute anything to his servant, or to any in the house of my father. For your servant knew nothing of all this, little or much.' And the king said, 'You shall surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father's house!' Then the king commanded the guards who stood about him to turn and kill the priests of the Lord, because their hand also was with David, and because they knew when he fled and did not tell him. But the servants of the king would not lift their hands to strike the priests of the Lord. And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and he slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod."

In this passage, we see Ahimelech, a holy servant of God, being killed by Saul along with almost his entire family. Ahimelech had done no wrong, and yet he was mercilessly slaughtered. This raises a question in our minds: why did God not hinder Saul from doing so and deliver His servants?

The answer is simple: God does not miss His servants, whether in life or in death. It is only in sin that God misses His people. The type of demise that Ahimelech and his family suffered was indeed cruel. However, as the Bible says, "precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" (Psalm 116:15). For Ahimelech, death was not an end, but a translation to the next sphere of his service. His holy desires, which had been fulfilled in part on this earth, would be fully satisfied in heaven.

Those who earn the right to rest would get the ultimate rest, and those who earn the right to love and serve Him would get abundant opportunities to do so. Ahimelech's story teaches us that our service to God is not limited to this life. When we serve Him faithfully, we are not just serving Him for a few short years, but for all eternity.

Our service to Him is not just about what we do, but about who we are. When we are faithful to Him, we are not just earning rewards, but we are becoming the kind of people who can enjoy His presence forever.

As we reflect on Ahimelech's story, let us remember that our service to God is not in vain. Even when we suffer, even when we face persecution, even when we die, our service to Him is not wasted. We are not just servants of God for a few short years, but for all eternity. And when we finally see Him face to face, we will know that it was all worth it.

Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be faithful servants of Yours, even in the midst of suffering and persecution. Help us to remember that our service to You is not limited to this life, but is eternal. Give us the strength to persevere, and the hope to look forward to the day when we will see You face to face.

Amen.

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