Constant Vigilance

Are we living in the end times? Maybe yes, maybe no. What is definite is that every generation has believed that their time would be the end. That Jesus would return before the end of the current generation. I remember when Y2K came and went or when we waited to see if Mr. Camping was right. Do you remember those times in history where you thought this was the end and Christ was coming back? Think back to those moments for a minute. If it actually happened, would you have been ready? If Christ came back in all his glory, would you have been prepared?
As was shared this past Sunday, we need to be vigilant in our lives. To keep an eye out and concerned for his coming. Vigilance by definition is to keep a careful watch for possible dangers. The Apostle Peter reinforces that notion saying “be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8 KJV). Through this life, there are many dangers, toils and snares that can keep us from a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. 
Everyday, there are so many things trying to keep our attention. Not all of them are bad, mind you. But if you were to ask yourself today, how would you answer this question: “am I vigilant in my relationship with my Savior?”
In a world that is increasingly more distracted, I would add that we need to have constant vigilance when it comes to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Let’s face it, the end of the world will come….God only knows when that will be. Not only do we need to keep a careful watch, but we need to do it constantly. Our lives depend on it.

Are you being constantly vigilant today?