What Kind of Servant Are You?
Today’s reading is Matthew 24.
I think some people misunderstand the parable of the faithful and wise servant who is doing the master’s will when he comes. Some critics would suggest that this parable teaches people to be faithful lest they get punished. In fact, it teaches the exact opposite. What it highlights is there are some servants who the only reason they obey is to avoid punishment. When the master isn’t around, they procrastinate and wait. They hope to guess rightly about when he is going to return and get caught up on their duties before he does. But the master will come at an unexpected time and they will be punished. However, there is another servant who is simply faithful and wise, who does the master’s will for love of the master. He doesn’t procrastinate when the master is gone or lounge about when the master isn’t looking, but for love of his master simply fulfills his role properly whether the master is watching or not. Which servant are you?
Tomorrow’s reading is Matthew 25.
A Word for the Kids
Hey kids, did you read about that faithful servant who was doing his master’s will whether or not the master was present? Does that story apply to you? Think about the “masters” God has placed in authority over you: your parents. Do you obey them even when they aren’t looking? Do you do your jobs even when they are gone? Or do you try to wait until the last minute and then cram it in simply trying to stay out of trouble? Learn how to serve God properly by obeying the parents he has given you properly. Why not start today?
Victorious! 