Keep Watch

Scripture:

Matthew 24:42 "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come".

Observation:

Jesus is near the end of His life on earth and is talking to his disciples about the signs of the end times.  He is talking about His return when He says, "keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come".  He wants us to live prepared and watching for His return.  He wants us to live life in such a way that no matter when He comes, He will find us doing His will.  He wants us, especially since we are so much closer to the end of things, to live a life that is keep an eye on heaven and living as if Jesus could come back at any moment".

Application:

We do not know what day of hour the Lord will return, but we do know the season and we are living in that season now.  World events are unfolding daily that show us clearly that we are living in the time of the end.  Now is the time to keep watch and live expecting the coming of the Lord.  We must live with an awareness of His coming and keeping watch for His return.  We must examine our lives and ask if there is anything we are doing that we wouldn't want Him to see when He returns.  Keeping our eyes on Him and living in the understanding that He is definitely coming soon is the only way to live.

Prayer:

Father, help me be a watchman on the wall, looking for the return of my king.  Help me see things unfolding and be able to communicate with others the urgency of the moment we live in.  Holy Spirit, guide my life each day and let me live a life pleasing to Jesus and advancing Your kingdom.

Your Son,
Jeff