Watch (for my Return)

In Mark 13.37 today, where Christ tells his disciples to watch (for the time of his return). Indeed, what he says is, "Not only do I tell you to watch, but I say it to everyone (who follows me).

Watch means "to be alert" or "to be awake."

As Christians we do not know the day or hour of Christ's return, but we can certainly watch for the signs of the time. We can be alert. We can be awake, so that it does not come upon us as a surprise. And if we watch our whole lives and Christ does not return? Then we pass on to the next generation this responsibility to watch.

Are you watching?