To read the texts click on the texts: Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48
The text of today is the one immediately
after Jesus has begun to exhort his disciples’ to watchfulness (12, 35-38).
Based on instructions given in earlier contexts, however, readiness here means
trust in God as a heavenly Father, putting away all hypocrisy, handling one’s
material possessions faithfully, obeying the ethic of the kingdom, and making life
a matter of constant prayer. Peter’s question regarding whether this “parable”
was for the disciples alone or for everyone, does not receive a direct answer
from Jesus. However, in his response to the question, Jesus responds with
another “parable”, which is about the faithful and unfaithful servant/slave.
While there will be a reward for the faithful servant, there will be punishment
for the unfaithful servant. God will seek much from those to whom he has given
much, because everything has been given in trust.
Each of us has a specific role to play
in the world, which is confirmed by the fact that we are unique and that there
is not one else exactly like us anywhere. Since this is the case, we have to be
faithful to that to which we are called. If we do not do what we have to do, no
one else will do it and it will remain undone. Besides this it will also mean
that we have been negligent in our duty and not appreciated enough the
uniqueness of our creation.
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