Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 24:47

"Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath." — Matthew 24:47 (ASV)

There are rewards for faithful service; — not of debt, but of grace; — not according to the law, but according to the discipline of the house of God. Oh, that we may be such faithful servants that our Lord may make us rulers over all that he has!

His lord had formerly made him ruler over his household, the steward who had charge of all the household servants. His faithful and prudent conduct in that office won for him promotion to a higher post, so that his lord resolved to make him ruler over all his goods. So it is among the servants of King Jesus; there are rewards for faithful service not of debt, but of grace, not according to the rule of the Law, but according to the discipline of the house of God and the higher rule of Love.

It should be noted that faithfulness in one form of service is rewarded by further service and increased responsibility. The servant, whose pound gained ten pounds, received authority over ten cities (Luke 19:17).