Luke 12:40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
I must admit that I am a bit baffled by Peter’s question in verse 41. It feels to me a bit “out of nowhere.” Did it feel like that to Jesus? And what was Peter’s purpose for asking? Is he diligently taking notes on this parable, ready to scribble “intended audience” in the margins? Did he catch himself daydreaming during the telling and now he’s trying to catch up?
Luke 12:41 Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?”
And why doesn’t Jesus answer Peter directly? Jesus’s answer is another question, a question that goes back to his parable, a question that does not answer Peter’s question, but it’s Jesus, so there has to be a good reason behind the tactic, right?
Luke 12:42 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time?
Lord, Thank You that I can read, study, struggle with, question, and seek answers in Your word. Thank You that when I don’t have clear answers, You prompt me to continue to read, study, and seek. And maybe that’s Your point. Not to give us easy answers but to send us always back to You, Your word, as we seek. Thank You. Amen.
Luke 12:43 It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns.
Have a blessed day.