Matthew 24:45 Meaning and Explanation
“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus asks who is the faithful and wise servant entrusted to feed the household in due season.
What Does Matthew 24:45 Mean?
Jesus poses a searching question: who is the faithful and wise servant whom the master has set over his household to give them food at the proper time? Readiness is now pictured as faithful service while the master is away.
The question invites each hearer to answer with his life. To watch for the Lord is not passive waiting but active stewardship -- caring for what has been entrusted, providing for others, doing one's appointed work. The faithful servant is known not by speculation about the master's return but by quiet, reliable diligence. This is what readiness looks like in daily practice.
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What does Matthew 24:45 mean?
Jesus asks who is the faithful and wise servant entrusted to feed the household in due season.