Jesus is Coming. Stay Ready.

Because the hour is late, it is time for believers to wake up.

Spiritual sleep is a numb, drifting heart that stops paying attention to God and loses sight of eternity.

Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.1 Thessalonians 5:5-6

God expects every believer, not just prophecy experts, to live wide awake, fixed on eternity, and ready for Jesus to come at any moment.

Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.Mark 13:35-37

Because our final salvation is getting nearer, we must live like people almost home.

Every day brings you closer to the return of Jesus, so life cannot be lived on autopilot or without purpose.

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.1 Peter 1:4-5

We’re not living in the night, but in the first light before dawn, so don’t drift in the darkness.

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.James 5:8-9

Because the night is almost gone, you must throw off the works of darkness and live clean in the light.

Sinful partying, drunkenness, sexual immorality and jealousy are filthy night clothes. We don’t manage them or excuse them, we throw them off.

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Believers must choose to walk in the clear light of honesty and purity, living as if every choice were in full view.

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.Ephesians 5:8-11

Because Jesus is our only protection in this battle, we must put Him on and stop feeding our flesh.

Putting on Jesus means filling your mind, shaping your desires, and directing your daily choices with His character instead of your old self.

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.Ephesians 4:22-24

Making no provision for the flesh means cutting off the places, people, patterns and plans that give sin room to grow.

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:Colossians 3:5

Examining your routines, media intake and priorities and ask, “If Jesus came today, would this make sense in the light of eternity?”

Confess and forsake specific “works of darkness” you have tolerated. This includes secret sin, dirty entertainment, bitter attitudes and sinful ways.

Intentionally “put on” Jesus each day by starting with Scripture, prayer and obedience to Jesus in every area. Choose His will over your comfort.

Remove the fuel of temptation by cutting off access, changing environments and ending unhealthy relationships that keep your flesh strong and your spirit weak.