“His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find doing so when He comes.” Matthew 24:25. Those who are diligent and stay awake at all times, praying for the strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36.
The servant who stays dressed for action and keeps his lamp burning…” Luke 12:35. The Lord has instructed the faithful to “Keep their life free from the love of money, and be content with what we have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. When our lamps are burning the light of God’s word is able to shine through in our lives, which is pleasing to God. It’s “You, Oh Lord, who keep our lamps burning; our God turns our darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28. We must keep our hearts right before Him, “If we point these things out to our brothers and sisters, we will be good servants of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching we have followed. But we are to have nothing to do with the pointless and silly myths.” 1 Timothy 4: 6-7.
“Rather train yourself in godliness. For training of the body will have limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. These sayings are trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. For this reason we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the Living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially those who believe.” 1 Timothy 4:8-10.
Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day our Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you must also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour we do not expect. “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed again I say…is that servant whom the master will find so doing when He comes…” Matthew 24:42-51.
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” 1 Peter 5:8. “But test everything; hold fast to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21. “But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. “ 2 Peter 3:18.
In His Service,
Carolyn