October 16, 2006

Ephesians 5:13-14 ~
13 But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.
14For this reason it says,
"Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you."

You know it's so easy to just fall asleep. Whether it may be to temporarly forget the cares of the world, or just to rest for awhile. I was reminded of this fact this past Sunday. And the worse part is, if you are asleep spiritually, you don't realize it, because you aren't aware of your surroundings. And it's so easy to just want to let up your guard and relax, but we must not. Because the devil never sleeps, he's always busy doing his evil deeds. We need to combat the want to sleep by remembering what Jesus has done for us. Oh, how little I deserve all that He's done for me, and continues to do for me every single day. I must say that I often lose sight of all He's done, and get caught up in the world. So, I am grateful for the reminder from my pastor this Sunday, that we must wake UP!! We cannot sleep any longer. I need to remember all the wonderful things Jesus has done for us, how much He sacrificed for me, a wicked horrible sinner, before I knew Him. Oh, how I love Jesus. Lord you are so wonderful to me. What a wonderful Savior and Father! You alone are holy and amazing!