"Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day. Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman.” (Matthew 24:45-46 MSG)
We have all heard of what happens when parents go on vacation and leave their teens alone. Young people tend to see this as an opportunity to be irresponsible. I remember seeing a movie where the parents came home early and found cop cars in the driveway, the house full of underage teens, beer bottles strewn all over the house and yard, the dog digging through the neighbor’s trash because it hadn’t been fed for days, and the younger brother locked in his room.
Our Father has left us in charge of this earth. We are expected to take care of our home, our weaker siblings, our animals, and plants. We are not meant to indulge ourselves and do whatever we please. Don’t argue with each other over whose turn it is to wash the dishes or clean the floors. Just step up and do what needs to be done. Be dependable. Be prepared for our Father to return at anytime.
Lord, may we take care of the people and things that belong to You. Forgive us for any lapses. Help us to be dependable. We want to please you.
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