TOPIC: BE WATCHFUL
MEMORISE: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8
READ: Matthew 24:40-42
- Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
- Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
- Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
MESSAGE
To be watchful is to watch over someone or wait earnestly for a significant event.
There are some things that the Bible enjoins Christians to watch out for, such as false prophets and doctrines, the anti-Christ, and the Lord’s second coming.
God expects every one of His children to be vigilant because our journey to heaven is peculiar.
Many things attempt to derail us from God’s straight path, but we must remain watchful and faithful in order to get the crown of life as promised.
When a soldier is in battle, his senses and the other parts of his body are alert because the enemies’ attacks might come suddenly from any angle.
His alertness helps him make the right moves promptly to dodge bullets and launch attacks of his own.
Therefore, as a Christian, you must be alert and not asleep in your walk with God.
Pray always, fast often, give to the poor, live a holy life, and don’t be distracted by anyone so that your instincts will remain sharp on the battleground called life. You will overcome, in Jesus’ name.
CONFESSION
I am strong and victorious, and I will never be defeated in Jesus’ name!
HYMN 55
CHRISTIAN, SEEK NOT YET REPOSE
- Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose;
Hear Thy Guardian Angel Say,
“Thou Art In The Midst Of Foes:
Watch And Pray!” - Principalities And Powers,
Mustering Their Unseen Array,
Wait For Thy Unguarded Hours:
“Watch And Pray.” - Gird Thy Heavenly Armour On;
Wear It Every Night And Day
Ambush’d Lies The Evil One:
“Watch And Pray.” - Hear The Victors Who O’ercame;
Still They Mark Each Warrior’s Way;
All With One Sweet Voice Exclaim,
“Watch And Pray!” - Hear, Above All, Hear Thy Lord,
Him Thou Lovest To Obey;
Hide Within Thy Heart His Word:
“Watch And Pra!.” - 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: JEREMIAH 33:1-34:22 1 TIMOTHY 4:1-16
AUTHORS PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE AND PASTOR FOLU ADEBOYE