+DEV+ Message of Watchfulness

Date: April 26, 2012 9:33 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Message of Watchfulness

Message of Watchfulness

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 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)
Scripture Focus: Mark 13:24-31; John 14:1-14

I waited for hours by the window, watching for the arrival of someone I had not seen for a long time, but my friend did not come - until the next day. My facts had been wrong, and I wasted much time.

Israel waited in great anticipation for the promised Messiah, but they were watching for the wrong person. Like me, they had their facts wrong. They assumed He would be a mighty leader who would free them from the oppression of Rome. In reality, He was going to free them from their spiritual oppressor, Satan. Instead of coming as a conquering hero, He arrived as a helpless baby. Because He didn't appear as expected, most missed Him.

Scripture tells us that Jesus is coming again, and we have been instructed to watch for His return. This watchfulness is not in the physical realm, but the spiritual. This time there is nothing wasted in the waiting. Jesus instructed His disciples to "watch and pray" so they would not fall into temptation. As we watch for His return, He keeps watch over our hearts and minds.

Insight: When Jesus Spoke Of Watching And Praying, He Meant That We Should Not Fall Asleep Spiritually. Remain Watchful.