MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH 2026
TOPIC: 0CCUPY TILL I COME
BIBLE PASSAGE: LUKE 19:11-26
*KEY VERSE:*
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come*_. Luke 19:13 KJV
Jesus shared the parable of the minas to teach a vital truth about stewardship and accountability. Before leaving, the nobleman entrusted his servants with resources and gave one instruction: _*”Occupy till I come”*_ in other words, manage what you’ve been given until I return. This wasn’t a call to maintain the status quo, but to engage, invest, and multiply what was entrusted. Each servant is expected to invest the money and generate a return. Each servant receives the same amount but is expected to act according to their abilities and circumstances. The emphasis is on using resources wisely and productively. The servants who invest their minas are rewarded, while the one who hides his minas out of fear is reprimanded. The nobleman returns to assess the servants’ performance, highlighting the importance of being accountable for one’s actions and
decisions. The parable illustrates that those who are faithful with little will be entrusted with more, while those who do nothing with their resources face loss.
In Scripture, faithful stewardship is consistently rewarded. Joseph was elevated in Egypt because he managed Potiphar’s house and the prison with excellence (Gen. 39:5). Likewise, Daniel rose in Babylon because of his excellent spirit: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm” (Dan 6:3). In addition to this fact, Daniel was so exceptional that he served under the reigns of five kings namely Nebuchadnezzar, Evil-Merodach, Belshazzar, Darius, and Cyrus
In modern times, think of the employee who treats his job as a platform to serve and glorify God, not just earn a living. Whether its our time, talents, money, or influence, God expects us to manage them well, not passively, but actively and fruitfully. We are not owners but we are stewards of God’s resources (1 Cor. 4:2). The Master is returning, and He will ask what we did with the gifts, talents, skills and knowledge that we were given. You are not better than the servant who refused to use his minas if you have a good voice to sing and you waste it sitting in the congregation instead of joining the choir or gospel band.
*ACTION:*
_Take stock of what God has placed in your hands, your spiritual and physical gifts, time, and opportunities. Begin to use them purposefully for His glory._
*PRAYER:*
_Lord, help me to be a wise and faithful steward. Teach me to invest my life, talents,
and time in ways that honour You until You return in Jesus name. Amen.Good morning have a beautiful day God bless.
