Scripture to Read: Luke 19:24-27
The master brought upon the third servant the consequences for the third servant’s disobedience. God led Luke to write this in Luke 19:24–27, “Then he said to the bystanders, ‘Take the mina away from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’ 25 And they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas already.’ 26 I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. 27 But these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them in my presence.’” Note that the master commanded that the mina be taken from the unfaithful servant and given to the one who had ten. Jesus wanted everyone there, and us, to understand that those who choose to walk in obedience to Him as Lord and use what our Lord has entrusted to us will be entrusted with more. But those who refuse to obey Him will lose the opportunity they had been given. Jesus taught that those who respond in faith to Him and to what He entrusts to them will deepen their ability to be used by Him. But persistent refusal leads to loss, and eventually eternal loss. The enemies in verse 27 are those who outright refuse and reject the king’s rule. Jesus clearly states that when He returns, there will be both a celebration for the faithful and judgment for the rebellious. We must all be faithful followers of our Lord.
Challenge & Application
Why did the third servant have what had been given to him taken away?
What are some ways that you are being a faithful steward of what the Lord has given to you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!