CHILD-FRIENDLY OCCUPY TILL I COME!

Luke 19:11-26 GNT

While the people were listening to this, Jesus continued and told them a parable. He was now almost at Jerusalem, and they supposed that the Kingdom of God was just about to appear. [12] So he said, "There was once a man of high rank who was going to a country far away to be made king, after which he planned to come back home. [13] Before he left, he called his ten servants and gave them each a gold coin and told them, 'See what you can earn with this while I am gone.' [14] Now, his own people hated him, and so they sent messengers after him to say, 'We don't want this man to be our king.' [15] "The man was made king and came back. At once he ordered his servants to appear before him, in order to find out how much they had earned. [16] The first one came and said, 'Sir, I have earned ten gold coins with the one you gave me.' [17] 'Well done,' he said; 'you are a good servant! Since you were faithful in small matters, I will put you in charge of ten cities.' [18] The second servant came and said, 'Sir, I have earned five gold coins with the one you gave me.' [19] To this one he said, 'You will be in charge of five cities.' [20] Another servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your gold coin; I kept it hidden in a handkerchief. [21] I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take what is not yours and reap what you did not plant.' [22] He said to him, 'You bad servant! I will use your own words to condemn you! You know that I am a hard man, taking what is not mine and reaping what I have not planted. [23] Well, then, why didn't you put my money in the bank? Then I would have received it back with interest when I returned.' [24] Then he said to those who were standing there, 'Take the gold coin away from him and give it to the servant who has ten coins.' [25] But they said to him, 'Sir, he already has ten coins!' [26] 'I tell you,' he replied, 'that to those who have something, even more will be given; but those who have nothing, even the little that they have will be taken away from them.

 

Jesus teaches us that while we wait for Him to return, we should stay busy doing what He wants us to do. To “occupy” means to use the good things God has given us—our talents, time, kindness, abilities, and love—to help others and serve His kingdom.

God gives everyone something special. He wants us to use these gifts, not waste them or hide them. When we use what God gives us, we show that we love Him and are thankful. Being busy for God does not mean running around without rest—it means doing the good things He asks us to do every day.

In Jesus’ story, some servants used what they were given and made it grow. One servant hid his gift because he was afraid. The master was not happy with that servant. This teaches us that God wants us to try our best, not be afraid to serve Him.

Occupying until Jesus comes does not mean doing whatever we want. It means living in a way that makes God happy—helping others, sharing God’s love, praying, obeying our parents, and being kind.

Jesus wants us to be ready when He comes back. When we use our gifts for God, we will have something joyful to show Him.

So let us stay busy doing good, loving God, and loving others until Jesus returns.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       What special gift has God given you?

·       How can you use your gift to help someone this week?

·       What do you think Jesus wants you to be doing while you wait for Him?

PRAYER: Dear Jesus, thank You for giving me gifts to use for You. Help me to be faithful, kind, and hardworking while I wait for You to come back. Teach me to serve You with a happy heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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