Matthew 23-25

In chapters 24 and 25 Jesus explains the facts of life after his return to heaven.  Though he doesn't mention his death and resurrection in this part we know that it is implied.  He describes two traits that he wants to see in his disciples; ready for his return, and busy doing his work.  He tells three stories to get these points across; the 10 virgins, the three servants, and the two flocks.  In each story he encourages his followers to keep focused on his return; the bridegroom, the master, the king are all descriptions of who Jesus is.  Each story hinges on the arrival of the central character.  Yet Jesus wants his people to be busy as they wait.  We should be doing whatever task it is that he have led us to undertake.  For some of us that is in vocational ministry, while for others the work his caring for the sick.  We will each find ourselves in an occupation and we need to convert that job into kingdom work.  No matter what it is we need to reach out to the people around us and serve them in Jesus' name.  That challenge is just a great to me as to anyone else.  As you wait for Christ's return keep busy in his work.