A couple of weeks ago, I posted a blog as a reminder to Remain faithful until He returns. This post is a continuation of that same context or mindset. Please note that this post contains more scripture that normal for a specific reason; I want you to read exactly what Jesus says so there is no interpretation problem.
If you were not aware, Jesus Christ is coming back for his people (saints) and the scriptures are full of references to this fact. But the reality is that NO ONE knows when this will happen, not even Christ himself, as he tells us in the verses below from the book of Mark.
“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.
It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.
If he comes suddenly do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch’! (Mark 13:32-37 NIV)
So what does that mean for you and me?
As I told you in my first post, We must wait faithfully for His return.
Guys, there are 3 things God requests for you and I to do while we are waiting, today, I am going to focus on the first one.
Christ revealed this to His disciples in the form of a parable and in fact, Jesus gave all 3 of them as parables in order to help the disciples better understand and apply them to their lives. Here is the first one:
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?
It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
(Matthew 24:45-51 NIV)
Jesus paints this harsh picture using words of 2 extremes; 1 servant who was faithful and carried out what his master asked him to do, and the other servant who saw the masters absence as a chance to enjoy himself to the fullest and just party.
The Faithful Servant
Because this servant was faithful the entire time the master was away, he was rewarded beyond any expectation imaginable. He is promoted and given privileges that are almost to the level of the master himself.
Guys, spoiler alert: this explantion is a peak inside to the eternal rewards that all faithful Christians will be able to share.
The Complacent Servant
This servant represents a self-deceived doubter who simply pretends to be serving his master. The truth be told, he doesn’t love the master or even look forward to his return and I think he actually believes he isn’t coming back and so he can do anything he wants. Moreover, he convinces himself of this evil idea and then justifies it.
When the master does return, the evil servant is uncovered and punished to the complete negative extreme, as the faithful servant reward was positive. He is sent to a place where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth…which represents hell.
So this is a fairly easy parable to understand and how it applies to all of us. Christ represents the master who has left for a while but He expects us, his faithful servants, to pay attention and watch for Him because He told us He will come back.
So, right now, having read this story, which servant are you?
This should not be a difficult question to answer if you’re honest with yourself. But as a friendly reminder, you need to figure out the answer sooner rather than later and begin to live your life accordingly because Christ’s return is imminent.
For, “In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay.”
And, “But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” (Hebrews 10:37-38 NIV)
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42 NIV)
Guys, if you haven’t figured it out already, the first thing God requests of us is to watch. This means paying attention and being aware of what is going on around you.
I encourage you to work to be the faithful servant Christ spoke about in His parable above rather than the evil one who thought he could outsmart his master.
Fundamentally, this evil servant paid the ultimate price by going to a horrific place and I don’t want that to be you…
So please…keep a close watch
Until next time guys…
IMS Team
Wright, Kent, “We are to Remain Faithful until Jesus returns” Ironman Strength, October, 21, 2026, iron-man-strength.com