Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 24:45

"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?" — Matthew 24:45 (ASV)

The apostles were stewards of the mysteries of God (1 Corinthians 4:1) and good stewards of the manifold grace of God (1 Peter 4:10). One great qualification for a steward was that he should be found faithful both to his lord and to all in the household over whom he was made ruler. It was necessary also that he should be wise in his dealings with his fellow-servants, for, notwithstanding the honor put upon him, he was still a servant, who must give to his lord an account of his stewardship.

These words describe the service of a minister, preaching the truth with all his heart and seeking to give meat in due season to all over whom the Holy Ghost has made him an overseer. Or they picture a teacher, endeavoring to feed the minds of the young with sound doctrine. Or they portray any servant of Christ, whatever his calling may be, doing the work that his Master has appointed him, just as he would wish to do it if he knew that his Lord was coming at that moment to examine it, Blessed is that whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Such a servant of Christ is blessed. He is a happy man to be found by his Lord so doing. May our Master find us thus occupied when He comes!