Jesus tells a parable about servants waiting and preparing for their master's return. He instructs his followers to always be ready for his unexpected second coming. Faithful servants who are diligently serving and carrying out their master's business when he returns will be blessed and rewarded. Unfaithful servants who are unprepared and neglectful of their duties will face severe punishment. The parable is intended to teach all Christians to constantly watch and work for Jesus until he returns.