Tuesday, 19th October

Luke 12:36–38

Jesus said to his disciples, “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.”

Reflection

• Is this only about the end time or is Jesus knocking at my door on a daily basis? Do I treasure these opportunities as an encounter with Christ?

• Am I being challenged to recognize him in the guise of a stranger, a person who is ill or who needs an encouraging word or a gentle touch?