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WATCH & PRAY-2

Text: Mark 13:33 

Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

Yesterday, we saw that the second coming of Christ shall not be a sudden event to believers that are prepared, and looking forward to His return.

Today, we shall be looking at the preparations you must make in order to stay alert at Christ's coming.
Our study text shows us three things you must do.
Jesus said, "¹Take heed, ²watch and ³pray; for you do not know when the time is."

 *1. Take Heed:* metaphorically, this means seeing with the mind's eye; to discern; to watch carefully.  The Lord wants every believer to grow in discernment of the time and season we are in. He wants you to pay attention to your daily walk with Him.

 *2. Watch:* It means to keep awake,
to be circumspect, attentive, and ready. The Lord would have you  always prepared and ready towards His coming because you know not the specific time He would return. Apostle Paul warned the church in Ephesus thus *"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise"(Ephesians 5:15)*.

*You must daily watch for His coming, and live every moment in view of eternity, that's the only way you can be assured of reigning with Him forever.* 

 *3. Pray:* Taking heed, and being watchful will amount to effort in futility without praying. This type of prayer is a prayer of consecration. Most of the prayers people pray in our churches today are no longer that of consecration but fleshly and carnal prayers.

 *When you stay in spirit-led prayer, you ward off sin, dissolve temptation, increase God's presence with you and His anointing upon your life.* 

*Bible Reading:* 

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Father God, I pray that you give me grace, strength and wisdom to remain watchful and sober towards your second coming in Jesus name. 

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