Luke 12:42-44 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household… I. THE FAITHFUL PRINCIPLES OF THE TRUE SERVANT OF GOD. 1. He views God as an ever-present Master. 2. He acknowledges God as the Giver of life and salvation to his perishing soul. II. THE HONOURABLE OCCUPATIONS OF THE TRUE SERVANT OF GOD. He considers himself to be entrusted with various gifts; not for his own pleasure, but for God's glory; not for selfish ends, but for the highest good of his fellow-creatures. All that he possesses he considers as being his Lord's goods; and he does not dare to waste any part of them. He takes an inventory of what is committed to him, and "occupies" or trades therewith. He turns everything to good account; he squanders nothing. To this end, moreover, he often reviews his own proceedings; and these self-examinations are preparatory to that last solemn hour when it shall be said, "Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward." See how he dedicates his talents to the Most High, and employs all his mind for God! What poor, ignorant sinners, whether at home, or heathen abroad, can I bring to the knowledge of Christ? What afflicted person can I comfort? What tempted servant of Christ can I succour? What neighbour, or friend, or relative, that is unconverted, can I win to Christ? Thus, moreover, he lays out his time; his years, his days, his very hours are engaged for God. III. THE GENEROUS DISPOSITIONS OF THE TRUE SERVANT OF GOD. In one word — love. Therefore, nothing is irksome, nothing burdensome. IV. THE REWARD WHICH SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE TRUE SERVANT OF GOD. 1. He is commended. 2. He is promoted. 3. He is admitted to joys inconceivable. (Dr. Jowett, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? |
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