What does "finds him doing so" imply about readiness and faithfulness? Setting the Scene Matthew 24:46 and Luke 12:43 place us in Jesus’ teaching on the master who leaves servants in charge of his household. “Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find him doing so”. The immediate context is stewardship—feeding fellow servants and managing the master’s resources until the moment he returns. What “Finds Him Doing So” Means • “Finds” points to a sudden, unannounced arrival. No advance notice is given. • “Doing” is present-tense, continuous action—carrying out assigned duties, not merely agreeing with them. • “So” refers back to the explicit task: “giving them their food at the proper time” (Matthew 24:45). Faithfulness is measured by obedience to the specific commission. Readiness: A Lifestyle, Not a Last-Minute Scramble • Readiness is defined by ongoing obedience, not by predicting the master’s timing (Matthew 24:36). • 1 Thessalonians 5:6 echoes this posture: “So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober”. • Titus 2:13 pairs expectancy with active living: “as we await the blessed hope…eager to do what is good”. Faithfulness: Consistent, Ordinary Stewardship • Trustworthiness is proven in “little things” (Luke 16:10). • True servants work the same whether the master is visible or absent, reflecting integrity (Colossians 3:22-24). • The blessing promised is not for spectacular feats but for routine care of people and resources entrusted by God. Illustrations of the Principle • Noah, found “righteous…in his generation” while building the ark (Genesis 6:9,22). • Daniel, still praying three times daily when officials looked to accuse him (Daniel 6:10). • The faithful church in Philadelphia, keeping Jesus’ word and not denying His name (Revelation 3:8). Practical Takeaways • Cultivate daily habits of obedience—Scripture intake, prayer, service—so that Christ’s return interrupts faithfulness, not negligence. • View every assignment—home, workplace, church—as sacred stewardship. • Let the certainty of the Master’s return shape priorities, relationships, and use of time and resources today. Jesus’ promise is clear: blessing awaits the servant whom He “finds…doing so.” Continuous, humble, and diligent obedience is both readiness for His coming and the very definition of faithfulness. |
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