Stay Awake

December 29, 2024Jesus, the Son of the Most High God—truly God and truly human—came to live a perfect life, die on the cross for our sins, and rise three days later, conquering sin and death. This is the gospel, the good news. But there’s more: after making purification for sin, Christ ascended to Heaven and now sits at the right hand of God the Father. One day, He will return to judge the living and the dead and make all things new. Yet, we often lose sight of this. Distracted by life’s demands, our faith can fade, and the good news can feel like old news. Even the incredible promise of Christ’s return in glory can seem distant or ephemeral—fading away like our New Year’s resolutions in March. But Jesus knows this about us. In Mark 13:32-37, He warns us not to grow complacent but to stay awake, holding fast as we await His return.