Wake Up

Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.” He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.” Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Again He went away and prayed, and spoke the same words. And when He returned, He found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him.

- Mark 14:32-40, NKJV

Do you find yourself asleep at the wheel when you are supposed to be moving for the Lord? Perhaps not literally, but spiritually your actions may be dormant or you may be caught napping when you should be vigilant. But ask yourself how can or will you ever see the Lord and the fullness of His glory if your heart, mind, body, and soul are all switched off? More is required of you than just a “check the block” mentality if you are going to serve the Lord. It’s quite ironic the requirements you place upon He Who neither sleeps nor slumbers, yet you can’t give Him that “spiritual” hour He requires (in prayer, fasting, attendance, etc.). Think about that the next time you go to the carpet and complain about the timeliness of God’s response. Know that your Lord’s timing is always on point and that He is ever-present, you simply need to wake up and be vigilant in order to receive the fullness of His glory - Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light” (Ephesians 5:14, NKJV).

BE BLESSED!