You know what sort of times we live in, and so you should live properly. It is time to wake up. You know that the day when we will be saved is nearer now than when we first put our faith in the Lord. Night is almost over, and day will soon appear. We must stop behaving as people do in the dark and be ready to live in the light. So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous. Let the Lord Jesus Christ be as near to you as the clothes you wear. Then you won't try to satisfy your selfish desires.
Romans 13:11-14
I like to get up before sun comes up in the morning. It is a very special time of day for me. Everyone else is sleeping so no one calls and no one comes to the door just before sunrise. If you want to be alone with the Lord, or spend time reading His Word or praying I think that before the sun comes up is the very best time of day to do it.
When Jesus comes again it will be the beginning of an Eternal New Day and the final sunrise! Many followers of Jesus believe that He is standing at the door and will soon be here and the new day will begin!
Rather than fretting about the things of this darkness that will go away when He comes it is time to be alone with Jesus and pray and read His Word. Draw close to Him in the final hours while others are still sleeping soundly. Then as you look to the East you will see the first ray of light that signals that dawning of Eternity.
"Lord, even if it will be many years before You return, I want to live today as if this is the Day! Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen."
I'm sorry, Bill. I wont call you before sun up again.
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