DAY 5 | Sardis | BE WATCHFUL
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According to the LORD, it is a big deal to be watchful. Read Revelation chapter 3 verses 1-6
WATCH, n. [It is from the same root as wake, which see.]
1. Forbearance of sleep.
2. Attendance without sleep.
3. Attention; close observation. Keep watch of the suspicious man.
4. Guard; vigilance for keeping or protecting against danger.
5. A watchman, or watchmen; men set for a guard, either one person or more, set to espy the approach of an enemy or other danger, and to give an alarm or notice of such danger; a sentinel; a guard. He kept a watch at the gate.
6. The place where a guard is kept.
7. Post or office of a watchman.
As I did stand my watch upon the hill--
8. A period of the night, in which one person or one set of persons stand as sentinels; or the time from one relief of sentinels to another. This period among the Israelites, seems to have been originally four hours, but was afterwards three hours, and there were four watches during the night. Hence we read in Scripture of the morning watch, and of the second, third and fourth watch; the evening watch commencing at six oclock, the second at nine, the third at twelve, and the fourth at three in the morning. Exo 14. Mat 14. Luke 12.
9. A small time piece or chronometer, to be carried in the pocket or about the person, in which the machinery is moved by a spring.
10. At sea, the space of time during which one set or division of the crew remain on deck to perform the necessary duties. This is different in different nations.
To be on the watch, to be looking steadily for some event.
WATCH, v.i.
1. To be awake; to be or continue without sleep.
2. To be attentive; to look with attention or steadiness. Watch and see when the man passes.
3. To look with expectation.
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning. Psa 130.
4. To keep guard; to act as sentinel; to look for danger.
5. To be attentive; to be vigilant in preparation for an event or trial, the time of whose arrival is uncertain.
Watch therefore; for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Mat 24.
6. To be insidiously attentive; as, to watch for an opportunity to injure another.
7. To attend on the sick during the night; as, to watch with a man in a fever.
To watch over, to be cautiously observant of; to inspect, superintend and guard from error and danger. It is our duty constantly to watch over our own conduct and that of our children.
WATCH, v.t.
1. To guard; to have in keeping.
Flaming ministers watch and tend their charge.
2. To observe in ambush; to lie in wait for.
Saul also sent messengers to Davids house to watch him, and to slay him. 1 Sam 19.
3. To tend; to guard.
4. To observe in order to detect or prevent, or for some particular purpose; as, to watch a suspected person;
I think I need to just soak this in for a minute. Reading the definition found in the 1828 Noah Webster dictionary puts things into their proper perspective. We have been made stupid because we "watch TV", we "watch a movie", we go "watch the game", or "watch YouTube videos", etc...
O FATHER! Forgive us! We are so blinded by the ways of the world that we are so lazy in our WATCHFULNESS.
Watching is not a mere use of the eyes to observe the pretty flowers and the way people dress. The Bible kind of watch is the kind of action that requires determination, courage, steadfastness, and resolution. It is a much more stern and crucial action than ability to see, observe, or understand a matter.
In Revelation 3:2 "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die:.."
Sound similar to DAY 4's study of Ephesians 6:10-24? and specifically verse 13?
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Then in verse 3 of Revelation chapter 3, Jesus says these stern words: "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
From what is the church to repent?
To him that overcometh, what will the LORD not do?
DEFINE:
- Overcome
- Temptation
Do you think we could all stand to hear the LORD's reproof to this church in particular? I do.
For yourself, list the areas in your life and household that need attending to.
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