Proverbs 2:9- “Then you will understand what is right and good, and right from wrong, and you will know what you should do.”
Ah, sleep. Children fight it. Adults can’t seem to get enough of it.
I remember when I was a young adult (in the days before children) I used my entire day on Sundays to catch up on rest so I could make it through another week.
We all need the physical benefits of getting enough sleep.
But, sometimes sleeping can get us into trouble. “Sleeping on the job” can get us fired. And the Bible talks about the dangers of “being asleep”–in other words, not being aware of what is going on around us or recognizing things as being true or false…good or evil…
There are certain tabloids that we all probably recognize as being untrustworthy as far as reporting social news with accuracy. But information in other books and periodicals may be more difficult to discern. Over time, we come to know which sources are truthful and which may warrant skepticism.
In the area of the spiritual, we can always trust the Bible. Its “reporters” were 100% accurate because they were inspired by The Holy Spirit. God chose them carefully and all of the events, words of comfort, and instructions to us were written just as He intended because
He doesn’t want us to be asleep. He wants us to be aware…
To know such things as the dangers of temptations, our opportunity to approach Him in prayer, and how to pursue a relationship with Him.
To learn about the consequences of denying Christ his rightful place in our lives…
To experience the benefits of lives yielded to Him.
Next time you’re physically sleepy, consider taking a power nap.
But, when you feel spiritually sleepy, how about reading God’s Word for a few minutes, followed by praises for the Author and Finisher of our faith?
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