Luke 19:11-27 – Reward

Jesus tells this parable to correct the false expectations of His disciples regarding His kingdom. It shows us first the present position of Christ. When the Lord Jesus leaves the world, He ascends into heaven, and He sits there at the right hand of God, taking care of His people and making intercession for them. But He will not sit there always. He will come again with power and glory to put down every enemy under His feet.

Christians are compared here to servants who have been left in charge of money by an absent master, with strict directions to use that money well. The countless privileges which Christians have been given are the money they must use well. What are these privileges? Knowing and understanding the Word of God and the Gospel, the Holy Spirit living within us enabling us to serve Christ, the fellowship of other believers in the Church, the ability to worship God and to come to Him in prayer – these are all great privileges that carry with them a great responsibility,

There is a day coming when the Lord Jesus Christ shall judge His people, and give to every one according to His works. All shall, one day, give account to God, and all shall receive an eternal sentence.

The people of God receive little apparent reward in this present time. Their gains are usually not in earthly rewards, but in inner peace, and hope, and joy in believing. But they shall have an abundant reward one day. They shall find, to their amazement, that for everything they have done and borne for their Master, their Master will pay them a hundred times more. Let us often look forward to the good things that are yet to come.

Questions
1. What did the disciples think about Jesus’ kingdom?
2. What kind of privileges do Christians have? What is their responsibility?
3. Where is the Christian’s reward?

Prayer Points
1. Pray that we would use our privileges well.
2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
3. Pray for family matters.