Awake and Alert

grandgirl
Christmas 2013

"So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded." (1 Thessalonians 5:6)

Years ago, I learned that when you read or hear Scripture repeatedly, the Holy Spirit is often whispering, "Pay attention! Pay attention!"

This morning, I opened the One Year Bible app and read:

'These are the words of Him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars..."Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of God." (Revelation 3:1-2)

I then opened the Daily Light devotional and read:

"Awake, you who sleep..." (Ephesians 5:14)

"It is high time to awake out of sleep..." (Romans 13:11)

"Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober..." (1 Thessalonians 5:6 again)

"Arise and shine; for your light has come!" (Isaiah 60:1)

And the repeated theme is???

Dearly beloved, on this countdown to Christmas, don't let Jesus find you in spiritual slumber. Wake up! Watch! Stay alert! It's the King's birthday. Worship Him!!!