1 Peter 4:7–11 forms Peter’s outworking of Jesus’ words in passages such as Matthew 24:45–47. To fulfill his mandate to give them their food at the proper time,
the faithful and wise servant
must give himself to prayer, then love, hospitality, and finally words and works of encouragement. Such a servant is blessed
upon the Master’s return and is set…over all his possessions.
Though disenfranchised in this life, the faithful Christian may anticipate a glorious inheritance.
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.