APOSTLE MICHAEL OROKPO EXPLAINS WHAT OCCUPY TILL I COME MEANS AND WHY YOU WILL BE JUDGED

APOSTLE MICHAEL OROKPO EXPLAINS WHAT OCCUPY TILL I COME MEANS AND WHY YOU WILL BE JUDGED IF YOU ARE NOT FRUITFUL "Occupy till I come" is a phrase from Luke 19:13 (KJV), where Jesus, in the Parable of the Ten Minas, tells of a nobleman who entrusts his servants with resources and instructs them to "occupy till I come"—meaning to do business, stay diligent, and be productive until his return. HERE ARE FEW LESSONS FROM THIS MESSAGE 1. Stewardship and Responsibility The nobleman (representing Jesus) entrusts his servants with *resources (minas, talents, gifts, opportunities)* and expects them to use them wisely. This teaches that **everything we have—time, talents, finances, and spiritual gifts—comes from God**, and we are responsible for managing them well. 2. Faithfulness in Small Things The servants who invested and multiplied their minas were rewarded, while the one who hid his mina was rebuked. God blesses those who are diligent and faithful in using what they have, even if it seems small. 3. Accountability Before God When the nobleman returns, he calls his servants to give an account of what they did with what was entrusted to them. This shows that one day, *we will all stand before God and give an account of how we used our gifts and opportunities for His kingdom* (Romans 14:12). 4. The Reward of Diligence The servants who multiplied their minas were given *greater authority* over cities. This highlights that *faithfulness leads to greater responsibility and blessings in God's kingdom* (Matthew 25:21). 5. The Danger of Fear and Laziness The servant who hid his mina out of fear and laziness lost it. This warns that *fear, complacency, and a failure to use our gifts can lead to loss and judgment* (Matthew 25:30). 6. Jesus’ Return is Certain The nobleman (symbolizing Christ) says, *"till I come,"* reminding us that *Jesus will return, and we must be actively engaged in His work until that time* (Revelation 22:12). 7. The Rejection of Christ Some people in the parable **reject the nobleman’s rule**, just as many reject Jesus as King. This foreshadows *judgment on those who refuse Christ’s authority* (John 3:18). Application for Us Today We should *actively serve God* in our daily lives, using our time, skills, and resources to expand His kingdom. We must be *faithful, diligent, and ready* for Christ’s return. We should *not let fear or complacency stop us* from doing what God has called us to do.