November 29, 2018
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Message (MSG)
Have you ever found yourself sleepwalking? I remember a movie I saw years ago that depicted the hilarious antics of a sleepwalker who remembered nothing about his night adventures the next morning. I know very little about sleepwalking or the medical reasons for it, but I did read it usually takes place during the first third of the night when a person is in his or her deepest sleep pattern. At that time, the brainwaves are slow, relaxed, and peaceful, but the body is still active tossing and turning or moving around.
In our passage today, the Apostle Paul reminds us we are to be alert and spiritually awake for Christ’s second advent or coming. We are warned against a false sense of peace. We are to guard against sleepwalking through life; being oblivious to our actions or how we are living. Let’s keep our minds fixed on Jesus and his work of redemption; focus on eternal life and stay vibrant in the righteousness of the Lord. Fight the temptation to be preoccupied with only earthly activities. Choose to spend time allowing the Word to transform your mind and grow you up into Christ who speaks hope into the lives of others getting them ready, as well.