MEMORISE: Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Mark 14:38
BIBLE READING: Mark 14:34-38
38 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
MESSAGE:
Today’s memory verse is one of the warnings in the Bible that believers need to take seriously in order to survive in this dangerous and deceptive world. To be watchful means to be alert, attentive, and cautious. Watchfulness requires being sober and careful. You need to be watchful in your Walk with God so you Won’t fall into sin.
When a child of God is not watchful, his or her flesh begins to manifest, and this can lead to vices like pride, immorality, rebellion, disobedience, self-righteousness, and worldliness. These vices do not appear overnight; they develop as a result of carelessness. Therefore, it is important for believers to watch and pray in order to avoid falling into temptation that births sin.
My dear child, be watchful. Do not give the devil a chance to strike and lead you into sin. The Bible admonishes that you should work out your salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
Quiz: What does it mean to be watchful as a Christian?
REFLECTION:
Are there areas in your life where you need to be more watchful.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Luke 2:25-52, Joshua 7-8