“Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

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There are many ways to encourage Christian alertness. One of the best is for believers to talk together about the ways of the Lord. Christian and Hopeful, on their journey to the Celestial City, said to each other: “To prevent drowsiness in this place, let us fall into good conversation.” Christian asked, “Brother, where shall we begin?” and Hopeful replied, “Where God began with us.” Then Christian sang:

“When saints grow sleepy, let them come here,
And hear how these two pilgrims talk together;
Yes, let them learn from them in every way,
To keep their drowsy eyes awake each day.
Fellowship of saints, if managed well,
Keeps them awake, in spite of hell.”

Christians who isolate themselves and walk alone are very likely to grow spiritually drowsy. But when you keep company with fellow believers, you’ll be kept awake, refreshed, and encouraged to make faster progress toward heaven. As you take “sweet counsel” with others, make sure the focus of your conversation is the Lord Jesus. Keep your eyes of faith fixed on Him, let your heart be full of Him, and let your lips speak of His worth.

Friend, stay close to the cross, and you will not sleep. Remind yourself often of the value of the place you are going. If you remember that heaven is your destination, you will not sleep along the way. If you think of hell behind you and the devil pursuing you, you will not linger. Would a man fleeing for his life sleep with the avenger of blood behind him and the city of refuge before him? Christian, will you sleep while the pearly gates stand open, while angels wait to welcome you, while a crown of gold is ready for your brow?

No, stay awake in holy fellowship. Continue to watch and pray, so that you do not fall into temptation.

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