“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.” – Matthew 24:45-46
Jesus made it abundantly clear that He was coming back and that His return would be at an unpredictable and unexpected time. Here He makes clear that in light of those first two truths, every person with responsibility in the Kingdom of God needs to fulfill those responsibilities faithfully at all times. Every Christian has work prepared for them to do to serve Christ (Ephesians 2:10). Fulfillment and satisfaction in life are tied to understanding and doing that work. The pleasure and reward of Christ are also tied to understanding and doing that work.
Christian leaders face even greater accountability to King Jesus. If you lead (even just a few) or teach (even just a few), know that Jesus expects you to do so faithfully (no matter how many or few). A life of quiet faithfulness in serving Jesus and caring for and discipling His people will be rewarded abundantly and eternally. Failure to faithfully care and provide spiritual food for those entrusted to you will judged, regardless of outward appearances.
Whatever your calling to serve in Christ’s Kingdom may be, serve well. Serve faithfully. Serve consistently. Serve faithfully when you feel like it and when you don’t. Serve faithfully when it’s convenient and when it’s utterly inconvenient. Serve faithfully when many are watching and when nobody other than Jesus is. Serve faithfully when those around you appreciate you and when they don’t. Ultimately, you serve one Master. Make His pleasure and satisfaction your overriding concern in life.