Stay Awake | Mark 13:32-37

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Our text today is Mark 13:32-37:

“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.” — Mark 13:32-37

The final words of Jesus in this chapter are gentle. But not casual. They aren’t loud commands.
They’re more like a whisper in the dark: “Stay awake.”

He doesn’t say this once—He says it three times.

Not because you need more information, but because you need more awareness.

Jesus doesn’t tell us the day or the hour. Not because he’s hiding it. But the posture of readiness is better than a countdown clock. A master has gone away. Servants have been entrusted with a task. Each one has a role. And no one knows the exact hour of return.

But he is returning.

And Jesus doesn’t want his people found sleeping, not distracted, disinterested, or disengaged. Not lulled to sleep by comfort, busyness, or pride. He wants us awake. Alert. Tuned in. Working, watching, and ready.

What does it mean to stay awake? Here are five actions:

It means tending your soul.
It means choosing holiness over habit.
It means letting the Word sharpen you and the Spirit soften you.
It means living today like it matters, because it does.
It means living tomorrow like it could be your last, because it might be.
Jesus isn’t trying to stir anxiety. He’s stirring urgency. Because when He returns—and He will return—you won’t be able to hit snooze.

So wake up.
Get in the Word.
Cut out the compromise.
Live like He’s near.
Because He is.
#StayAwake, #Mark13, #JesusIsComing

ASK THIS:

Why do you think Jesus repeats “stay awake” three times?
What areas of your spiritual life are growing dull?
What daily rhythms can help you stay alert to Jesus’ return?
If Jesus returned today, what would He find you doing?
DO THIS:
Choose one habit today that’s been putting your soul to sleep—and cut it off. Replace it with something that stirs spiritual alertness.

PRAY THIS:
Jesus, wake me up. If I’ve grown numb, shake me. If I’ve grown lazy, correct me. I don’t want to be found asleep—I want to be found faithful. Amen.

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"Keep Me Burning."