Be On The Alert!

Mark 13:37 - "What I say to you I say to all, ‘Be on the alert!’”

Alertness denotes expectation. Jesus did not idly make statements such as "Be on the alert." As He states, this is a warning for us all. While in context this speaks of the end times, we should also be on the alert regarding the nearness of His appearing. How ready are we if Jesus came for us today? I am not merely speaking of His second coming, but what if He called us home today due to death? Would we be embarrassed for Him to find us in our present circumstance? Imagine our surprise if we crossed the veil into eternity and we were having an argument with someone over something petty, or we were flirting with the woman next door, or we were being dishonest with our employer?

Jesus Christ desires us to walk always in the light as He is in the light. Consecration in all areas of our lives now will mean a sanctified life when He returns, whenever that might be. We will have nothing to fear because faith has been the touchstone of our lives. Beloved, we must all remain vigilant, knowing that His return is imminent and our lives on earth are but a vapor that will soon expire.