Occupy Till I Come 4

Topic:  Occupy Till I Come 5

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 Rewards for Faithfulness 

• Every born-again child of God, living a holy life and walking in the Spirit of God, must expect: To be with Christ on the last day – John 14:3; To behold His face – Psalm 17:15; Rev. 22:4; To behold the glory of Christ – John 17:24; To be glorified with Christ – Rom. 8:17-18; To reign with Christ – 2 Tim.2:12; Matt. 25:20-23; To inherit all things – Rev.21:7; To shine as the stars – Daniel 12:3.
• There are seven crowns for the overcomers. Crowns means victory, rewards, and honor. Those Christians who are faithful to the end will be given these crowns: Incorruptible crown – 1 Cor. 9:25; 1 Cor. 15:54-57; Crown of rejoicing – 1 Thess. 2:19; Crown of righteousness – 2 Tim.4:8; Crown of life – James 1:12; Rev, 2:10; Crown of glory – 1 Peter 5:1-4; Isaiah 28:5; Crown of honor – Heb. 2:9; Golden Crown – Rev. 14:14.

Questions/Activities: What do we need to do now, “not tomorrow” to be counted amongst the faithful and profitable servants when the Master comes to require account for our stewardship?

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.