What does 'Occupy till I come' truly mean for believers today?

Robert Bosley sheds light on this biblical mandate, emphasizing that regardless of our circumstances, we are called to fulfill the work God has entrusted to us. Whether we find ourselves in favorable or challenging times, under Christian or pagan governments, our responsibilities as Christians remain unchanged. We are to engage in the Lord's work, which includes nurturing our families, proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and being a light in the world. Our task is to bring the gospel's light to bear on our families, cities, and countries, demonstrating that God commands all people everywhere to repent.

The concept of 'occupying till He comes' is akin to Paul's instruction to Timothy to preach 'in season and out of season.' It means we are to proclaim the Lordship of Christ consistently, regardless of convenience or timing. As ambassadors of Christ, we carry the message that the kingdoms of the earth belong to King Jesus, and we are to call the world to acknowledge His authority. This steadfast commitment to the gospel is our duty in every circumstance, urging the world to recognize and submit to the sovereignty of Christ.

Luke 19:13 (NKJV): "So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.'"

The idea seems to be, regardless of what circumstance you're in, do the work I've called you to do. Good times, bad times, Christian government, pagan government, the commands that we're given to obey don't really change. We're still called to be about the Lord's business, having families, raising them, preaching the gospel, making disciples, living in the society that we've been placed in and trying to be a light and bring the the light of the gospel to bear on our families, in our cities, our country, all over the world. Regardless of what circumstance we're in, We're to preach the gospel and tell people, hey, you have a higher authority that you are to obey. God commands all people everywhere to repent in Babylon, in America, in Iran, Israel, everywhere.

No matter what kind of government you have, what circumstances. The kingdoms of the earth had been promised to King Jesus, and we are his ambassadors, telling the world you need to bow, bend the knee, and kiss the sun. And so that idea of occupy till I come, no matter what circumstance. It's kind of like when Paul tells Timothy, preach in season and out of season. In other words, all the time.

When it's convenient, when it's inconvenient, when it's the right time, when it seems to be the wrong time, preach the gospel. Proclaim the Lordship of Christ and do the work that He's called you