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“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
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“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.
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Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
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“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning,
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as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
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The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!
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He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready.
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“Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into.
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You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”
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Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?”
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And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.