Watching 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 The Scriptures continually instruct believers to watch and be sober, and our text for today emphasizes this divine injunction (v.6). Watching is the opposite of sleeping, and no Christian should be found spiritually slumbering as the time of our Lord Jesus Christs return draws nigh. We are to watch for His return, watch for the cunning entrapments of Satan, and watch for any opportunity to serve. Nevertheless, it is painfully true today that most believers are asleep; few are truly watching. The Lord does not leave us in the dark about what is coming and why (vv.1-5). Therefore, any believer who finds himself in darkness (ignoring or not understanding Gods instructions) must be awakened to the fact that his darkened state is self-induced. Gods light is readily available in His Word, but the sleeping saint cannot benefit from it because his eyes are closed. What a tragic and unnecessary situation! How can we determine whether we are awake or asleep? The deciding factor is not how we feel or what others may think but whether or not our walk and witness conform to the light of the Word. Verse eight makes it clear that believers who are awake will be sober; they will be wearing the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet...of salvation. They will be comforting one another and edifying (spiritually building up) each other (v.11). They will be appreciative of and submissive to the faithful overseers (pastors) God has given them, and they will be at peace among themselves (vv.12-13). Are we awake today? If so, then we will be watching for our Saviors return and living each day like we truly believe He could come even right now.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 23:09:56 +0000
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