Watch Yourselves

Lk. 21:34

But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.

 

 

Jesus told the people to be aware of events. Look at the signs in nature, not only in nature, but in nations and in politics. And when the powers of heaven have shaken, the Son of Man will be seen coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things happen, straighten up, raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

 

Again Jesus gives another warning. But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. Man is constantly drawn to and mesmerized by the world. Many times people are not even aware of being weighted down since their spirituality is comparative. What they see other so-called Christians do sets the standard for them. And sadly, all of it is a far cry from what the Bible says. These things [dissipation, drunkenness, and cares] are like a trap. Once someone goes in the cage to check them out, the door slams shut. They are trapped in an endless cycle of what the world offers. But again Jesus says, stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. Staying awake doesn't mean going without sleep, but it means stay awake to pray for strength. It is only in prayer and God-given strength that survival is a reality.

 

Father,

Whatever my future whether I live through these events or not, Give me Your strength to pray for strength so that I might be a faithful servant. I am nothing without Your grace.

Through Jesus,

Amen