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Do What Jesus Said: Stay Awake

Jesus said, “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” Matthew 24:42-44

Have you ever noticed how the media will say focused on one story for a very long time after the story appears to be done and over? In fact, you may have wondered, is there anything else going on in the world? In the passage above Jesus is talking about THE story of all time, and the story that it seems no one wants to talk about. Bring it up and you might find confusion or apathy, as if to say, “That will be a great day but I hope it doesn’t come before the end of the World Series!” Or you might find that people respond with outright anger. (It seems everyone believes in God but not many want to deal with Jesus, who Is God.)

I like the way David Jeremiah describes the end of the world’s story as described in the book of Revelation: the whole purpose of the book is to get ready and help others get ready.

In business we say, “Start with the end in mind.” In other words, always keep your eye on the end goal. I wonder how many mornings we ask with anticipation, “Will THIS be the day?” Jesus says, stay awake and keep watch. Don’t be taken by surprise.

An invitation … If you have never asked Jesus into your life to be Lord and Savior, you can right now. Aloud or silently in your heart, by yourself or with someone, in a quiet place or in the middle of a noisy city… Tell Him that you are tired of trying to make things work in your own power. Tell Him you are sorry for the things you have done that hurt Him and went against His Word. Tell Him you want HIM to be in control of your life now and forever. Then if you want to grow as a fully devoted follower, tell a mature believer about your decision and set up a plan that will help you follow Jesus and do what He said.