AS CHRISTIANS ARE WE ASLEEP??? That Christians must always be on guard. “Jesus continually told His followers to stay awake, to watch their lives, and to be ready,” teaches Hess. “In Matthew, Jesus gave four parables to explain how and why His followers should be prepared for His coming: the homeowner and the thief (Matthew 24:42-44); the good and wicked servants (Matthew 24:45-51); the 10 virgins (Matthew 25:1-13); and the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). In each of these parables, Christ described readiness with working to complete the work Christ gave us, namely fulfilling the Great Commission. Every Christian is to diligently use the gifts and opportunities God provides to reach the world. To be awake is to be ready and willing to do Christ’s will. In Gethsemane, Jesus’ disciples slept instead of joining Him in prayer. They weren’t doing what Christ asked, but slept. In the same way, many Christians today are asleep to Christ’s will. They don’t seek Him or ask for His direction. Instead, like the disciples in the garden, they sleep. Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah, ‘Awake, awake, put on strength’ (Isaiah 51:9). Peter says it well, ‘The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins’ (1 Peter 4:7-8).”
Posted on: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:15:17 +0000
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