WATCH!

Text : Mark 13:37

And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch

While we must endeavour to keep all of Jesus's words and commandments, there were certain cogent statements made by Jesus which we must constantly pay attention to. One of such is our text today: "....what I say unto you I say unto all, *Watch* "

Keeping our watch and staying awake simply help us to stay pure and keep our focus on His coming. 1John 3:3.

The Apostles and believers of the first century did well in their pilgrimage because they kept the words of Jesus to letter. They were watchful to the point that they were expecting Jesus to return in that first century. The first century believers that lived within 33-100AD lived on daily basis as though Jesus would be returning any moment. They were on their guards. They were watchful. 

Why would Jesus give this stern instruction of being watchful? Mark 13:36 gave us the clear answer: *"lest he come suddenly and find you asleep".* Jesus gave us the warning because He does not want us to fall asleep at anytime. While others(unbelievers) are sleeping and slumbering, Jesus wants the believers to stay awake and watch. 

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.(1Thess 5:4-5)

Jesus's coming as a thief is not meant to catch the saints unaware. His coming as a thief is actually upon the world and should not be for His saints. 

We must not get used to this world to the point that we forget we are strangers here. 1Peter 2:11. The time we have here is too short. Our stay on this side of eternity is actually a preparation for the real world God has prepared for us.(John 14:1-3, Rev. 21:1-7). 

Adam, being tempted and schemed by the devil has allowed this present earth to be polluted. Hence, we are only passing through as strangers. 

Don't allow any preacher make you too comfortable in this present world. Don't get settled here.

 *Apostle Paul warned against settlement in this present world:* 

"But let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short. So from now on, those with wives should not focus only on their marriage.Those who weep or who rejoice or who buy things should not be absorbed by their weeping or their joy or their possessions.Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away".1 Corinthians 7:29 

It got me scared to know that even many in the church buildings today are not ready at all. when I ask people who attend bible believing churches: "Would you be able to make it if Jesus should come now?" about 98% of the people will sincerely reply by saying NO! They are not ready!

As a believer and genuine child of God, you are supposed to be in a *WATCHFUL and READY MODE* waiting for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Father, help me to stay awake and watchful in this perversed and adulterous generation.

Bible reading: Mark 13:27-37.

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