Occupy Till I Come
Illustration★★★Y., where Millerism was rampant, joined the society. The believers, all of them poor, welcomed the rich convert and told him that they were in the habit of having all things in common, as the end was at hand; the Master was coming speedily. The man said he would study the Bible on that subject, pray over it, and give his decision as to surrendering his property, at the next meeting. When the time came, he reported that while dwelling on the subject and seeking divine direction, the words of the Master had been deeply impressed upon him, and he had determined to obey them: “Occupy till I come.”
The point
A wealthy Millerite convert declined to surrender his property, concluding that Christs command Occupy till I come meant continued faithful stewardship, not giving all away.