March 14 | Luke 12:35-48
- Jennifer Jerrome
- Mar 14
- 3 min read
DAILY READING
REFLECTION
Pop Quiz - Are You Ready?
By Jennifer Jerrome
As a student who prided herself on always being prepared, I dreaded pop quizzes. I usually did okay because I kept up with my assignments, but I became incredibly anxious whenever teachers (or anyone else for that matter) did something unexpected.
As an adult, I still crave predictability, but life has taught me to expect the unexpected. We can never be fully prepared for what life throws at us, but we can be a faithful and faith-filled watchman. Our preparation comes in getting to know Christ and nurturing our relationship with Him and helping others nurture theirs.
I don’t think God is asking us to always be on our toes because HE’s going to test us, but there is someone who will. The sneaky devil can’t wait to trip us up. He’s the one who likes to throw obstacles in our path and then sit back and watch how we react. Nothing makes him more frustrated than seeing us maneuver hurdles with Christ leading the way.
Wouldn’t it be great if we always knew what was coming and we could always be prepared? Most of us aren’t given the ability to see into the future and although it would be tempting, I don’t think I’d like it. I fear I ‘d start relying on my own knowledge too much and never rest in Him. God is the only one who knows the “appointed hour” for anything. He’s the one to turn to when we don’t know what to do. He’s the one with the answers to life’s pop quizzes.
When Peter asks Jesus in verse 41, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?” The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants?”
The answer is both the original twelve and anyone who chooses a life of discipleship. They/We are like household managers who keep things in order and relay messages to the other servants. Because disciples know the master’s will, so much more is asked of them than those who don’t know him. It’s up to us to be watchful – watchful for Christ but also ready for whatever pop quizzes Satan has in store. We won’t have all the answers, but we know the One who does, and we can turn to Him. Just as we are entrusted with much, Jesus is the one who can be trusted MOST.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
Thanks once again for having our backs. We know you are always there to help us fight our battles. Trouble seems to come out of nowhere, but you’re always there to help us fend off evil. It’s easy to prepare for our master’s coming when we keep our relationship with YOU at the center of everything. You’re always there when we need you, may we be ready whenever you call. Amen
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JENNIFER JERROME
I have known I was a child of God from the beginning. I was baptized and raised in the Catholic church and began attending UALC about 18 years ago when my husband I were searching for a place to worship and serve as a family. UALC has helped shape our faith over the years. We have been through several seasons of life and the constant has been our faith and family.
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