AMY TURNER

In Matthew 24:45-46, Jesus tells of a servant trusted by his master to give the household their food at the right time. That servant is called blessed if the master returns and finds him doing his job. This teaching comes as Jesus speaks about His return, a hope that all believers look forward to with expectation.

Knowing that Christ will come again, we are called to remain faithful in the tasks He has given us. Whether His return meets us in our lifetime or after our death, the standard is the same. We should be carrying out His work. The Apostle Paul also wrote, “It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2).

Commitment to God’s work and steady obedience are how we prepare for the day when our Lord returns.

Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes.

Luke 12:43