Introduction

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today. We gather in love and unity, eager to hear God's word. We gather with hearts wide open, ready to receive His wisdom and guidance.

Our focus today is from the book of Matthew, chapter 24. A chapter that speaks about being alert, being vigilant, and being ready. It's a chapter that encourages us to keep our eyes open, our hearts prepared and our spirits alive to the will of God.

Alert in the Age

Being alert means being aware of our surroundings. It means being conscious of what's happening around us and within us. It's about being in tune with God's voice and His direction for our lives. It's about being sensitive to His leading and His prompting. It's about being awake and attentive to His presence in our lives. This alertness is not a state of fear or anxiety. It's not about being on edge or constantly worried. It's a state of readiness. It's about being prepared for whatever comes our way. It's about being equipped to handle the challenges and opportunities that life presents.

In the context of our scripture passage, being alert is about being aware of the signs of the times. It's about recognizing the signs of God's coming and the end of the age. It's about being ready for His return. It's about living with an expectation and a hope for His coming.

This alertness is not just about our external circumstances. It's also about our internal state. It's about being aware of our own hearts and minds. It's about being conscious of our thoughts, feelings, and desires. It's about being in tune with our own spiritual condition. It's about being sensitive to our own needs and the needs of others. It's about being awake and attentive to our own spiritual growth and development.

This alertness is also about our relationships. It's about being aware of the people around us. It's about being conscious of their needs, their struggles, and their joys. It's about being in tune with their hearts and their lives. It's about being sensitive to their feelings and their experiences. It's about being awake and attentive to their needs and their well-being.

Finally, this alertness is about our actions. It's about being aware of our own actions and their impact on others. It's about being conscious of our words, our deeds, and our attitudes. It's about being in tune with the consequences of our actions. It's about being sensitive to the effects of our actions on others. It's about being awake and attentive to our own behavior and its impact on the world around us.

Vigilance in the Vision

The first aspect of this vigilance that we must consider is the ability to discern the signs of the times ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO