Work on Your Mission Daily

Scripture:  Luke 12:39-48
39 But know this, that if the householder had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into. 40 You also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an unexpected hour." 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 steward, 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 when he comes will find so doing. 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 menservants and the maidservants, 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 punish him, and put him with the unfaithful. 47 And that servant who knew his master's will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating. 48 But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.

Reflection: God has tasked us with a mission that is individually unique to us. If we do not fulfill our mission, then no one else will complete it for us. If Jesus returns today, will He find us doing our God given mission faithfully?

All of us were created by God for a purpose and no one is put in this world without the capacity to contribute. A mission from God can range from simple things like doing your simple tasks well, or working to end hunger in Africa. No purpose is too small as long as it is done with love for God and others. God is pleased when you wash the dishes with the purpose of making things easier for your mom or wife or helper.

If God has revealed to us what He wants us to do, we should apply all our energies into doing it because our eternal destiny depends on it. Sadly we are more preoccupied with inconsequential things and selfish pleasure. There is nothing wrong with enjoying life, but we should not lose focus on God's will. The fulfillment that comes from doing God's will in our lives gives us the greatest satisfaction and stores for us real treasures in heaven.

God has blessed each of us and in return we should be ready to use our gifts to fulfill our mission. If we just keep our blessings for ourselves without sharing it, we are like the unfaithful servant in Jesus' parable. The master punished the wicked servant for not doing what he was tasked to do. If God decides to end the world today, we should be ready to face Him and say that we have been faithful to our mission. Are we ready for the day when God will call us to account for all our deeds?