But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.” vs. 39
Luke 12:35-40
Jesus follows up his instructions on the dangers of riches and the importance of living simply with a little parable about the importance of servants being ready for the return of their master. It’s hard to miss his point! We don’t know what the future will bring, and we certainly don’t know when our ending will be. Early on Christians used this verse in connection with the anticipated second coming of Jesus, and many still understand it in that way. But it can also be used in a more immediate sense regarding our own lives. We really don’t know how much time we have left, and if we have a sense that there are changes that should be made, there’s really no point in delaying. And that’s particularly true regarding our riches and possessions. There’s no better time to simplify our lives than right now. Who knows? We might even have a chance to see the blessings that our shared abundance will make in the lives of the needy. There is amazing gratification in knowing that our generosity has been appreciated. And there’s a far greater chance of our hearing a “well done” or a “thank you” if our giving is done before we die.
Thought for the Day: What am I procrastinating about right now?
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