TODAY’S WORD: Awake to Christ: A Call to Spiritual Clarity

HIGH FIVE! (beat that SUNRISE)

Romans 13:11–14 is a stirring call to spiritual awakening, moral clarity, and readiness for Christ’s return. Paul’s words pulse with urgency, as if he’s sounding an alarm for believers to rise from spiritual slumber and live in the light of eternity.

Here’s a breakdown of its significance:

🌅 1. Wake Up—Time Is Short

“The hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” (v.11)

• Paul urges believers to recognize the spiritual season they’re in. The “night” of sin and ignorance is fading; the “day” of Christ’s return is approaching.
• This isn’t just about end-times—it’s about living with purpose, knowing that each moment matters.

🛡️ 2. Cast Off Darkness, Put On Light

“So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (v.12)

• The metaphor of clothing is powerful: we’re invited to shed behaviors rooted in selfishness, indulgence, and division.
• “Armor of light” suggests both protection and visibility—living in a way that reflects Christ and guards our hearts.

🚶 3. Live Honorably and Purely

“Let us walk properly as in the daytime…” (v.13)

• Paul lists specific behaviors to avoid—orgies, drunkenness, sexual immorality, quarreling, jealousy—not to shame, but to redirect.
• The “daytime” represents transparency, accountability, and integrity.

👑 4. Put On Christ

“Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh…” (v.14)

• This is the climax: not just avoiding sin, but actively embodying Christ.
• “Putting on” Christ means adopting His mindset, His love, His mission. It’s a daily choice to let Him shape our identity.

YOU KNOW… I fell asleep last night… RIGHT AFTER, I GOT HOME FROM WORK…

Let’s apply for that FULLTIME JOB. (31)

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