The Parable of the Faithful Servant
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
The Parable of Talents
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats
All four parables are given after the instruction to be alert, keep watch, being cautious and active. They are examples of what it means to overcome deception, fear, and falling away with discernment, love and faithfulness.
Because we cannot know the timing of the end, we should not spend our time trying to predict it. Instead, we ought to devote ourselves to living out lives of love others. Using the abilities, gifts and blessings that we have been blessed and gifted with by God to advance his Kingdom values here on earth. Therefore, let's not be fearful, not give up hope, but persevere, as our King Jesus teaches us.
If you knew Jesus was coming back later today, what would you do?