Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The Battle of Sleep

Last night's blog was so difficult to write, as I kept falling asleep and just couldn't concentrate on the words. It led me to the conclusion that sleep isn't conducive to good, clear thinking. Fighting sleep is a losing battle, and one I'm not anxious to try again.

Today I've been thinking of sleep in the Bible. The seventh and final Laodicean church spoken of in Revelation, chapter three, was lukewarm, but it was no doubt asleep too. That's why they didn't know that they were wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. The parable of the ten virgins found them all asleep, just before the bridegroom came. Then I thought of the disciples, who were asked by Jesus to stay awake and pray with Him. They just couldn't keep their eyes open. And right before their Lord would be leaving them for Calvary.

How vital it is that we stay awake in these closing hours of earth's history. We need all our mental faculties for the battle ahead. The Holy Spirit is the wakening agent that will pull us through whatever events await us. Pray for it every day and you can win the battle.

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