Watch

Something is always out there either lurking or lingering.  If it's lurking, then it's usually something coming in the form of temptation or distress.  It wants to sneak up on you and catch you unaware and unprepared: easy prey.  If it is lingering, then it could be a gift or a blessing.  God doesn't want to catch you unprepared.  He wants to be sure that you are ready and prepared to receive what he wants to give you.  So sometimes God has to wait. Whichever the case, lurking or lingering, you must be ready.  Christians should always be on the watchtower looking out and praying for revelation of what is coming their way.   Keep the lines of communication with God open so He can be free to reveal things to you as needed.  Stay out of sin. Pray and praise.  That way, God can hear your petitions and when he answers, his answer can get through to you.  You don't have to watch alone either.  Get a prayer partner or join a prayer group.  Pray with your congregation.  The more you are on the watch, the less likely you are to miss a blessing or to fall in the trap of the enemy.  While watching out for yourself, it is also critical to watch and intercede for others.  Help those who may be temporarily disconnected from God by standing in prayer for them in their absence.  

Something is always waiting 'round the corner.  But we don't need to worry.  We just need to watch.

Scripture:

Mark 14:38     Watch and pray...

I Corinthians 16:13  Watch, stand fast in the faith....

Prayer:

Lord, help us to be spiritually alert and mindful and to watch and pray continually.