Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》
Text: Luke 12: 39-40
BEING WATCHFUL AND DILIGENT
1. Much is expected of “servants”
a. To be faithful.
b. To be watchful.
c. These would be duly rewarded.
2. Masters must also be responsible for themselves.
a. Masters are those who own their own houses (Luke 12:39).
i. Some masters have servants.
ii. Others may not have servants.
b. But all are responsible for the safety of their belongings.
i. They have to watch out for thieves.
ii. They cannot be careless or thieves may break into their home.
c. He has to “watch” that thieves cannot break in easily:
i. If they fail to set up safe-guards.
ii. If they have not been diligent, then thieves may break in.
3. Application to the Return of the Lord Jesus Christ,
a. The Son of Man (a favourite reference the Lord Jesus used for Himself).
b. He will come again.
i. But He will come unannounced.
ii. He will come unexpectedly.
c. All believers must practise the following:
i. Faithfulness
ii. Watchfulness
iii. Preparedness
We will then not be afraid of the Return of the Lord Jesus! Instead, we may look forward to His soon Return!