Matthew 06:25-34 – Watch and Pray – audio

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Reading: Mark 13:32-37 (Reading by Andy Anderson)

Text: Matthew 6:25-34

Introduction

Jesus taught Peter, James, John, and Andrew privately upon the Mount of Olives. They were concerned about when the end was going to come.

Instead of giving them an exact day, time, and year, Jesus instead explained that they needed to be ready at all times! By staying ready for His return, they would not worry about what tomorrow might bring (Matthew 6:25-34).

Body

I. No one knows the day and hour when Christ is coming again.

A. Jesus did promise He will come again (John 14:3).

B. He will return as He went into Heaven (Acts 1:9-11), coming in the clouds (Daniel 7:13; Matthew 24:30; 26:64; Mark 14:62; Luke 21:27; Revelation 1:7; 14:14-16).

C. He could come at evening, midnight, crowing of the rooster, or in the morning (Mark 13:35).

D. That day will be as a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:1-4; 2 Peter 3:10).

E. Everything will seem as normal when the Son of Man comes (Matthew 24:36-44).

F. The ten virgins did not know the hour when the bridegroom would come (Matthew 25:1-13).

II. Watch!

A. We must not sleep, but rather watch and remain alert (1 Thessalonians 5:6)!

B. Watch, remaining firm in the faith (1Corinthians 16:13).

C. Be sober and vigilant (1 Peter 5:8)!

D. Be watchful and strengthen the things that remain (Revelation 3:1-3).

E. Blessed is he who watches and keeps his garments (Revelation 16:15).

III. Pray!

A. Watch and pray always that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man (Luke 21:36).

B. Pray always, being watchful to this end with perseverance and supplication (Ephesians 6:18).

C. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant with thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18).

Conclusion

Jesus has warned us that He is coming again.

Since we do not know when, we must always be ready for His return.

Let us:

• Be ready by always being on the alert, living faithfully.
• Continue to pray to Him for His guidance and encouragement.
• Be thankful that when He does come again, we will be ready to meet Him and live eternally with Him.