The King Is Coming

Luke 19:26-27 (NIV)
²⁶ "He replied, 'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.
²⁷ But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them--bring them here and kill them in front of me.'"

Jesus tells a parable in which servants are given money to take care of while the master goes away. The master is gone for a long time, but finally returns and looks to each one to see what that servant has done with what has been given. Those that accepted the money and put it to good use were rewarded. There was one though that hid the money and did nothing with it. What was given to that servant was taken away and given to another.

In verse 27, Jesus speaks harsh words of what will come to pass. For those who do not accept the gospel, the gift of forgiveness and salvation, they will be judged by their own actions. They will be viewed as enemies and slain. How we respond to Jesus is a serious matter. It is not just a warm fuzzy thought that makes us feel better, but the one thing we better get right. The King is coming.