Every 7th year the Israelites were to release their slaves.
But if the slave didn't want to leave, but would rather remain a slave in the household...
"then take an awl and pierce through his earlobe into the doorpost,
marking him as your slave forever."
Deuteronomy 15:16-17
Jesus is the great fulfillment of this willing bond-slave of God the Father (see Psalm 40:6)
and is perfectly shown in His sufferings at the cross:
The Lord GOD has opened My ear; and I was not rebellious,
nor did I turn away. I gave My back to those who struck Me ...
(Isaiah 50:5-7)
Amazing love! For you and me.
As a believer, my response to His great love is to be a willing slave - a doulos - of The Lord.
I find it such a privilege and honor to serve in the House.
I got my ears pierced, too.
