Occupy Till I Come 3

Topic:  Occupy Till I Come 3

Memory Verse: …  ” Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” Matthew 28:19 (AMP).

Text: Luke 19:11-27.

Spiritual Emphasis: Christ will return soon. This should motivate us to work hard on the end time harvest. In the parable of the ten pounds in our text, Jesus essentially said that we are to remain occupied, doing business in working hard for His Kingdom until He returns. Last words are lasting words. The last words before the departure of Jesus Christ pointed to the end time with the expectation of a Global Harvest. The words are accompanied by a specific task in mind. What is this task? Our memory verse is this specific task.

      Believers Responsibilities

• Unity of Brethren: Part of our responsibilities as believers includes fostering unity. A true worshipper works on having good relationships with his brethren as a way to glorify God. The early church did this so well, no wonder the church grew and did many signs and wonders – Psalm 133:1; Ephesians 4:1-6; 1 Corinthians 1:10; John 17:20-23; Galatians 3:28; Acts 4:32-33.
• Prayers: Prayer is a major assignment in our occupation. Jesus clearly said so in Luke 18:1 and apostle Paul, emphasized the same, putting it so simply but powerfully in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Prayer is the railroad upon which God conveys His blessings, prayer is standing in God’s presence – James 5:16-18; Mark 1:35-38; Acts 4:31.
• Yadah: Derived from the Hebrew word for “hand”. Yadah describes the moments of worship when God is praised with raising of hands. The praise of God must be always and continuous for every believer. Our occupation demands the praise and the worship of God, for God seeks worshippers – John 4:23; Psalms 34:1-3; Psalms 67:5-7.

Questions/Activities: In what ways can we as believers motivate ourselves to pursue peace, righteousness, unity amongst brethren, justice, uprightness, fight our battles prayerfully on our knees, and continuously praise God no matter what? 

Conclusion. The entire essence of our being on earth is to occupy for Christ. When the Master comes, He shall require the accounts of stewardship. Some will be profitable and some unprofitable. What you do now or leave undone will determine which category you belong to. Let us therefore arise and occupy for the Lord before He comes. Great rewards await the faithful servants, while rejection awaits the unfaithful servants.

Shalom! Self-Study: 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Matthew 24:1-51; 1 Tim. 4:1; 2 Peter 3:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Mark 13:32; 1 Corinthians 15:52-54; Joel 2:28-32; Ezekiel 36:24.