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Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning…

“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I…” quote by Scotty Smith
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““Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. (Luke 12:35–37 NIV)””

Scotty Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Servants should stay prepared and attentive, ready to serve when their master returns.

In simple terms: Be ready to serve when needed.

Key Takeaway

Stay prepared and attentive.

Themes

service preparedness anticipation

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

biblical teaching

When to use this quote

  • wedding banquet
  • daily work
  • unexpected visits

Key Concepts

spiritual vigilance hospitality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate readiness in daily life?
  • What does service mean to you?
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