SERVICE TURNS INTO RULE.
“The soldier in the ranks becomes an officer of the army; the apprentice becomes the master; by long and faithful service in any one of the fields of human activity, we prepare to rule. Thus is it in the spiritual realm. Obedience to Divine law turns into a perfect self-command, which is another name for liberty. And a lifelong service of Jesus Christ will turn to an occupancy of that heavenly sphere for which our fidelity shall have fitted us; the “faithful and wise servant” his Lord will “make ruler over all his goods” (Mat 24:45-47). Faithful service here “turns to” happy and helpful rule hereafter.”
– The Pulpit Bible
Wisdom of the Ages 