30
All the people in the world are trying to get these things, and your Father knows you need them.
31
But seek God's kingdom, and all the other things you need will be given to you.
32
"Don't fear, little flock, because your Father wants to give you the kingdom.
33
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Get for yourselves purses that will not wear out, the treasure in heaven that never runs out, where thieves can't steal and moths can't destroy.
34
Your heart will be where your treasure is.
35
"Be dressed, ready for service, and have your lamps shining.
36
Be like servants who are waiting for their master to come home from a wedding party. When he comes and knocks, the servants immediately open the door for him.
37
They will be blessed when their master comes home, because he sees that they were watching for him. I tell you the truth, the master will dress himself to serve and tell the servants to sit at the table, and he will serve them.
38
Those servants will be happy when he comes in and finds them still waiting, even if it is midnight or later.
39
"Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time a thief was coming, he would not allow the thief to enter his house.
40
So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at a time when you don't expect him!"