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Luke 12:37

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KJV ORIGINAL

Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The servants who are still awake and ready when their master comes home? They're about to be blessed beyond belief. I'm telling you the truth — he's going to put on an apron, sit them down at his own table, and personally serve them dinner.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Stay ready for God's return, and he'll flip the script — making you the guest of honor at his table.

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