Matthew 24:45

"Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 24:45, Jesus emphasizes the importance of readiness and vigilance among his followers. He likens them to a faithful servant entrusted with responsibilities by their master. The unexpected nature of the master's return underscores the need for constant preparedness; just as the servant should be ready at any hour, so too must believers always be prepared for the coming of the Son of Man, which could occur suddenly and without warning. This teaching highlights the continuous nature of Jesus' presence and the imperative to remain alert in service to him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 45--51. This passage is in fact a parable, though it is not expressly so called. The design is to show that his disciples should act as if they were each moment expecting his return. This he illustrates by the conduct of a servant who did not expect his master soon to return, who acted with great impropriety, and who was accordingly punished. Verse 45. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, etc. By the conduct of a faithful and wise servant he intends to denote a faithful Christian, a servant of God, or a teacher of religion. Whom his lord. His master. It has no reference to God. It means the lord or master of the servant.

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