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“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:7-8 KJV)
We have learnt that the end of all things is at hand. We are getting close to the season and the time when we shall be gathered unto the coming of the Lord. We shall soon see the Lord coming in an array of light and brightness. Our salvation is closer than when we first believed, but life must go on until the very moment we shall be raptured. Nothing will stop; time will not be interrupted, but we shall be buying and selling, marrying and giving in to marriage, we shall be eating and drinking; then suddenly the end shall come.
How then can we live our lives to be strategically positioned for the grace, unction, and favour that shall be poured on this later house? How should we live our lives ready for the sounding of the final trumpet? How can young man and women live ready and still get ready for eternity? I am not just interested in preparing you for life but I am also preparing you for eternity.
These are three of the key things you must be doing:
- Be sober
- Watch unto prayer
- Have fervent charity among yourselves
You cannot watch when you are drunk. It takes a sober mind and spirit to be able to watch. Who would engage a drunk watchman? The end of all things is at hand, be sober and watch unto prayer.
We are the watchmen of our cities, our communities and families, and church; we cannot be drunk. We must be sober to be able to watch unto prayer.
Being sober, to watch unto prayer and to love with a passion will all require that you;
- Think clearly
- Keep life simple and
- Not believe in vanity
To be sober is to be of a sound mind (sane); to be moderate (to be in your right mind).
Remember that the human mind and spirit will give you what you put in it; Garbage in, garbage out! We must therefore be careful what we listen to, how we hear it, what we see and feed on. Remember, your thought pattern will be shaped by what you spend time with.
Avoid;
- The counsel of the ungodly
- The way of the sinner
- The seat of the scornful
Nothing will stifle your fruitfulness more than your connection with the ungodly, sinners, and the scornful.
This is the secret to be able to live your life ready and resourceful. Awake and rouse yourself with strength and power.
I love you, stay blessed!
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