Mark 13:33.37

It is easy to interpret this passage as a warning about impending death or disaster. Recent wars and tragedies are examples. Yet the coming of the Lord is not just the moment of death, but any moment grace. Recall unexpected graces - good things that happened when they were not anticipated.

Perhaps some of these were moments when you were particularly alert and aware of what was going on in you and around you and this enabled you to open the moment of grace. Recall the contrast with moments when that alertness and awareness were not present. The servants were given charge of the household ‘each with their own job'. See yourself as a person given a responsibility within the household of God's people. What is it like for you to see yourself trusted in this way by God? What has it been like for you when you have shown trust in this way by another person?

Jesus says that what he is saying to his disciples he is saying to all. Have there been times when you have been a messenger of hope to others, encouraging the to wait for a moment of grace.

Who have been the ones to encourage you?