22 October 2018

5 IMPORTANT WORDS COMMENCING WITH W (4)

By John Ollis

The next word we are looking at is WATCHING, Paul writing to Timothy said in 2 Timothy 4:5 NKJV . But you be watchful in ALL things,   Other translations say, Be alert, have a clear mind, be sober, express self control, be serious, be vigilant.

IT IS A MILITARY TERM FOR WE ARE IN A WR

1. Watch your will 
Hebrews 10:7 NKJV says, Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come—In the volume of the book it is written of me, to do your will, O God

THE ONLY PLACE TO BE IS IN THE CENTRE OF GOD’S WILL

THERE IS NO REAL BLESSING UNTIL WE STOP STRUGGLING

Amos 3:3 NKJV Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?

ARE YOU WALKING IN THE WILL OF GOD

2. Watch your ways
Solomon reminds us in Proverbs 16:7 NKJV When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

MAY OUR WAYS NEVER BE OPEN TO QUESTION

3. Watch your mind
Romans 12:2 NKJV And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
2 Cor. 10:4-5 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
4. Watch your words
James 3:2 NKJV knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body
Hebrews 3:13 NIV But encourage one another daily,
5. Watch your work
1 Cor. 3:12:13 NKJV If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work.

WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO? WE NEED TO WORK ON OUR MOTIVES & ATTITUDES

I am sure there are many other things we need to watch, but here are some things to think about.

LORD HELP US TO BE WATCHFUL IN ALL THINGS AMEN