Scripture
1 Thessalonians 5:6 “So be on guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be sober.”
Observation
Paul was teaching on the second coming of Jesus. Jesus is coming like a thief in the night. His coming will be unexpectant. He said we will not know the day or hour. So Paul commands us to be on guard. Stay alert and sober. We do not live our lives in fear of his coming but in anticipation of his coming. We are to watch and pray.
Application
When Jesus comes I want to be prepared in two ways.
1) I want to be living a life pleasing to Him. I desire to cause God to smile. I want to be as a bride without spot or wrinkle.'
2) I want to be busy about His work. I want to be found investing into the expansion of his kingdom. I desire to see as many people saved as possible in the time remaining.
Prayer
Come soon Lord Jesus come soon. May I be found faithful, ready, and pleasing to you. May I work while it is day.
