Scripture

“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing other household servants and feeding them. if the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.”

Observation

Jesus’ return is like the days of Noah. Before the flood, people partied and celebrated right up to the time that Noah entered the boat.

We must keep watch for we don’t know when the Lord is returning. We must be like a faithful servant whom the Lord can entrust the provision and management of the household. A good servant will receive a reward, but an evil servant will be punished.

Application

The warnings of Jesus in this chapter mainly relate to his coming in judgement in the year 70 rather than some future glorious appearance. There are some warnings that are relevant to all ages.

A good servant his one who can be trusted in the absence of the master. The master can trust him to care for the household, as if the master was present.

Jesus is not physically present with us, but we do have the Holy Spirit to direct us and teach us the Lord’s ways. It is no good waiting until we hear the trumpet, or see enough prophetic signs occur that we think the rapture might happen any minute.

No, we need to be always ready, always faithful, always trustworthy, to be serving the Lord in all things.

If we really love the Lord and are truly converted, then of course we will want to serve Jesus. If we do not want to serve Him, then we are like the evil servant who does what he wants in the master’s absence.

So, we need to be obedient to the Lord in order to receive the reward of eternal life

Prayer

Lord Jesus, please show me how to be the faithful servant, a person who lives in humble and fellowship and obedience to you. Amen.