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God’s Word for Today 12 Feb, 2026 41 Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?” 42 And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. 45 But if that servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and begins to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk, 46 the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces and put him with the unfaithful. 47 And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. 48 But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more. -Luke 12:41-48 ESV Peter asks, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?” It is a clarifying question whether Jesus was addressing them only or for all. Who are the identities of "all" and "us"? In reply to Peter, Jesus tells a similar parable about the servants. The text seems to indicate a difference between the servants of Luke 12:35–40 and 12:41–48. This passage is focused on the higher-ranking servants who have more responsibility. Peter wants a differentiation. He hints that Jesus' closest followers should receive more honor. They will be held to a higher standard than the other servants because they know what is expected of them. Jesus gives three things to note about the servant leaders. Firstly, they are responsible for the well-being of the other servants (v.42–44). They are to feed the other servants. "Food" can be metaphorical or literal. Metaphorically, Jesus is the bread that gives life, and it is the responsibility of the church leaders to "feed" their people with the truth about Jesus (John 6:35). Literally, in the beginning years of the church, Jesus-followers shared what they had with the disciples, and the disciples take care the Greek-speaking widows left out. (Acts 6:1–6). This is in contrast with the religious leaders in Ezekiel 34:2-3. Secondly, they must neither neglect their responsibilities nor abuse the other servants (v.45–48). Jesus describes a bad “servants” here. They grow tired of waiting, begin to think they are entitled to the choice things in the house. They eat the master's food, drink his wine, and beat his servants. They don't realize the master will return unexpectedly.Thus, they will be punished harshly (v.46–47). How will He take abusive church leaders and "cut [them] in pieces"? We know that if someone is saved, all their sins are covered by Jesus' sacrifice—including the spiritual abuse Jesus refers to here. We also know that those who are saved will not face punishment for their sins. So how will they be "put…with the unfaithful?" Their abuse of the people in the church reveals their rejection of Jesus' message. They are at risk of revealing that they are not true followers of Christ after all. Leaders should not lord over the church or spiritually abuse their congregation. They are held to a higher standard. Later, Jesus' brother James will warn, "Not many of you should become teachers." (Jas 3:1). Unfaithful leaders will be judged and their useless works are turned to ashes (1 Cor 3:11–15). Thirdly, they will be held to a higher standard than the other servants because they know what is expected of them (v.47–48). They will be punished because they know what Jesus expects of them and do not do it. Jesus touches on truths found in Ezekiel's commissioning as a prophet. (read Eze 3:17–19) However, those believers who do not know Jesus' expectations and fail will be judged less severely. Apparently, Peter and the rest of the disciples will receive higher honor than the crowd. Consequently, there is more responsibility and accountability. When much is given, much is required. Watch on YouTube:    • THE FAITHFUL SERVANT LEADER   Listen and FOLLOW us on our podcast Spotify: http://bit.ly/glccfil_spotify Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/glccfil-applepcast Audible Podcast: http://bit.ly/glccfil-audible Follow us on various media platforms: https://gospellightfilipino.contactin... #gospellightfilipino #Godswordfortoday