Luke 21:34-36 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” NIV
Dear Reader, We are commanded by Jesus to do so. If we are more focused/over-indulging on the daily living and the pleasures/worries of this world, we are failing to obey (disobeying) this command with a warning. If we are disobeying this command, we are in danger of being ensnared. Awake Christian! Do not be lulled into complacency!! The stakes are too high. There is A LOT going on right in front of your face. Take note of world politics, science, "entertainment," weather, and more. Ask the Lord to give you eyes to see with discernment, understanding, and wisdom. Open your Bible and start studying. Be wise! See Matthew 25.
A good place to start a Bible study would be all of Jesus' watch commands followed by the exhortations of the apostles to watch. Similar words like take heed, observe, time, awake, etc are helpful in expanding your studies. A good thesaurus will help you there. I always start with prayer for knowledge and wisdom to be imparted to me followed by a deep look at Sola Scriptura. This is because I want to go to the SOURCE first and see what my initial takeaway with the Holy Spirit's leading, prayer, and contemplation is. ONLY THEN will I see what trusted teachers say all the matter while praying for that which is true to hold fast and for that which is not true to be removed from my consideration. Take your Bible study seriously. Your time with the Lord is of utmost importance.
