KEEPING WATCH?
Have you ever heard this saying, “Much prayer, much power – More prayer, more power – No prayer, no power.” Well, in the Bible, being watchful is many times speaking of prayer and spiritual effectiveness, and sleep is often a metaphor for those who have lost their relationship, intimacy, and communication with God and are therefore spiritually ineffective.
Mark 13:35-37 “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back–whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch! ’ ”
This Scripture is speaking of the return of Jesus and how important it is for us to be in constant relationship with him. He is coming back, and intimate communication with him is the power for carrying out the work of his kingdom!
Listen to what Jesus said just hours before he was going to be crucified, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death," he said to them. "Stay here and keep watch."Mark 14:34
Being effective in the kingdom of God requires a real relationship with God. Being effective for God means, you have the wisdom to write the book, start the business, launch out into that ministry or anything else God has called you to do. He wants you to know him. He wants to release his power through you! Jesus said, "My house will be called a house of prayer."Mt 21:13
In Luke chapter 18 Jesus used a story to teach his disciples that they should always pray and never give up. According to this story, prayer is the proof of our faith in God! Only those who believe God will go to him to get their answers, provision and needs met. To God, prayer is the way we are to get things done. Being fully involved in God’s purposes is the most rewarding and exciting life of all. God wants to meet with you! He wants to share his heavenly life with you! He has grand plans for you and all the power to make you effective! Today is your day! Now is the best time to press on to a deeper walk with God! It's time for…