Preparing for His Coming

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Watchful

 

Jesus shifts the emphasis from being worried about the present to being watchful concerning the future (v. 35). One of the best ways to have victory over hypocrisy, covetousness and worry is to look for the Lord’s return. Jesus taught His disciples that they should be ready because the Son of Man will come at a time when they will not be expecting Him. In this parable He describes a scene in which several servants are waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet (v. 36). In those days, in Bible lands, a groom would go forth to meet his bride at her father’s house and then return with her to his own home.

Since Jewish weddings were held at night the bridegroom’s servants would have to wait for their master to arrive and they were  never exactly sure when he would arrive. They just had to be properly attired and with their lights burning when they went out to meet the bridegroom (vv. 37-40). Just as the friends of the bridegroom waited eagerly for him to bring his bride back to his home where they could rejoice together, so we should maintain an attitude of expectancy as we wait for our Lord’s return.

Peter asks a question as to whether this parable was addressed only to the disciples or to everyone (v. 41). The answer shows that it was intended for all believers. The obedient servant will be blessed and rewarded (vv. 42-44), but the  servant who disobeys will suffer punishment (vv. 45-48).

Application

 

If I knew for sure that in 30 days time Jesus was coming and I would have to give an account of my life, what would I do differently than I am doing now?

Luke 12:35-48 (English Standard Version)


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