Whose Sovereignty? - Luke 19:11-27

Luke fittingly concludes his account of Jesus’ last journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) with a final parable to dis∙illusion those following Him. This parable follows the redemption stories of short Zacchaeus and blind Bartimaeus. After breaking the illusion of false righteousness and meritorious salvation, Jesus tells a parable to encourage those who follow Him to endure since His return is not as soon as many might imagine. Jesus thus completes His teaching about Kingdom, salvation, and God’s mercy. What remains are the acts of Christ in order to bring salvation and open the way to God’s Kingdom. Today’s reflection fulfills the purpose of Luke’s Gospel by providing an impetus for the God-lover to endure while awaiting reward at the time of Christ’s long-awaited return.