The message of the Bible is time-sensitive, with a sense of urgency. “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11). As our nation and the world careen toward anarchy with all the resulting problems, being spiritually awake and diligent in pursuing the Way of life given in the Bible will be essential to avoid personal disaster.
This familiar theme was again sounded in 1 Thessalonians 5:5–6: “You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.”
As you face the tempestuous days ahead, remember the captain’s words to Jonah, “What do you mean, sleeper? Arise; call on your God.…” –
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