Luke 12:41–48 (ESV): 41 Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?” 42 And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. 45 But if that servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and begins to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk, 46 the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces and put him with the unfaithful. 47 And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. 48 But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.

Life can be like driving in a Grand Prix race. It is moving quickly and split second decisions have to be made. Errors involve pile ups and injury to ourselves and others. Jesus reminds us to pay attention to the signs along the road. Just like Fangio was watching his surroundings before he went around a blind bend, we too must not be complacent with our time, money, and relationships. These God has entrusted us with to care for and manage them well for the sake of Christ. Faith is not a ticket to hedonism and power. Instead it calls for us to be a servant to all and a willingness to make sacrifices for others. Remember, this parable was for those who already believed. It is a warning to not take for granted the faith that has been entrusted to you. There may be a pile up waiting for you just around the bend and now is the time to begin preparing for it.

Pastor Aaron Kruse