Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. — Thessalonians 5:6 KJV
So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. — 1 Thessalonians 5:6 NIV
Reflection
Many people go through life like they’re asleep. They never awaken to the point where they can truly live. However, we are not going to waste our lives in such a way! Because we know that Jesus has come and not only given us life, but also shown us how to live, we have been given the ability to continue living. Therefore, we are going to keep an eye out. We are going to keep our tempers under control. Because we are aware that the second coming of Jesus and the day of our rescue and deliverance are drawing ever closer, we are going to experience a fullness of life that we have never known before.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, please forgive me for the times when I have failed to put enough of an emphasis on living my life for Jesus. I pray that the Holy Spirit who dwells within me would stir up the passions necessary for me to serve God with my eyes wide open and my heart bent on big and holy things. I am aware that you are able to and will do more than I am able to ask or imagine, but I beg you to please awaken me to great dreams and inspire me to envisage great things for the glory of your name. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.