“Before he left, he called together ten of his servants and divided among them ten pounds of silver, saying, ‘Invest this for me while I am gone.’” (Luke 19:13 NLT).
As Jesus and His disciples were traveling to Jerusalem, He told them a parable. The Scripture says that He did this to help them understand that it wasn’t yet the time for Him to set up His earthly kingdom. Indeed He would soon be going away from them to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. What did He expect from them while He was away? Jesus said, “Invest this for me while I am gone.” Or as it is rendered in the NKJV, “Do business till I come.”
We don’t know when Jesus will return, but we know this––we are to do the Lord’s business until He comes again. What are you doing with the spiritual investment, that the Lord has given you?
Remember how young Jesus responded to his worried parents when they found him discussing Scripture with the teachers in the Temple? He answered, “Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49 NKJV).
Don’t be tempted to fear or to make excuses during this season. Bloom where you are planted. Let’s be about the Father’s business today!
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for the spiritual deposit You have given us by grace through faith in Jesus. Strengthen us to grow in grace and to be about the Lord’s business until He comes again. In Jesus’ name, amen.