Luke 19:13 KJV. Occupy in this passage means to engage in business or improve on what has been entrusted to you. I must actively take care of all God has entrusted to me, my freedom in Christ, my marriage, my children, all my possessions, my time and health,my calling as pastor and the church God has entrusted me with to serve.
I can't do it! But obviously Jesus thinks I can. Otherwise He would never have left these to my care. So Lord, I can't, but I believe by faith you will enable me to fulfill my responsibilities until You come.
Jesus help me! And thank you for such a high privilege of serving You. Forgive my absentmindedness and willful disobedience when I do not embrace my responsibility. Have mercy on me, that I may have more time to prove my faithfulness to the task, so that You may receive more glory and many more find and follow You fully!
