Title: Watch And Pray
Memorize: Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:36 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Luke 21:8 & Luke 21:34-36 (Nkjv)
[8] And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.
[34] “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.
[35] For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth.
[36] Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Message:
To watch and pray in Christendom means that a believer needs to be awake and on guard so that sin will not creep into his or her life.
It further implies that a believer must have a constant connection with God.
As God’s child, you must be watchful and prayerful because satan roams about as a roaring lion looking for whom to devour (1 Peter 5:8); he is always on the lookout, seeking opportunities to strike God’s children.
His whole desire is to turn you away from following and obeying God; therefore, you must not let down your guard.
The devil executes his plans mainly by distracting you.
For instance, if you have many friends who do not understand spiritual matters, they will question your reasons for fasting, praying, paying your tithe, etc cetera.
Gradually, their influence might become a stronghold in your heart, and you might start questioning biblical doctrines also.
Eventually, you might let your guard down and join them.
My dear child, I encourage you to check if God’s word backs everything you do and the doctrines you follow.
You must also flee all appearances of evil, and be sensitive in the spirit.
Fix your gaze on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2), and I am certain that you will overcome in the end.
Key Point:
Be watchful to avoid distractions around you.
HYMN: CHRISTIAN, SEEK NOT YET REPOSE
1 Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose;
Hear Thy Guardian Angel Say,
“Thou Art In The Midst Of Foes:
Watch And Pray!”
2 Principalities And Powers,
Mustering Their Unseen Array,
Wait For Thy Unguarded Hours:
“Watch And Pray.”
3 Gird Thy Heavenly Armour On;
Wear It Every Night And Day
Ambush’d Lies The Evil One:
“Watch And Pray.”
4 Hear The Victors Who O’ercame;
Still They Mark Each Warrior’s Way;
All With One Sweet Voice Exclaim,
“Watch And Pray!”
5 Hear, Above AlI, Hear Thy Lord,
Him Thou Lovest To Obey;
Hide Within Thy Heart His Word:
“Watch And Pra!.”
6 Watch, As If On That Alone
Hung The Issue Of The Day;
Pray, That Help May Be Sent Down:
Watch And Pray.
Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14 Romans 9:1-24
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye