Life moves fast. We scroll, we rush, we multitask — and sometimes, we miss the quiet voice calling us to slow down and pay attention. In Mark 13, Jesus speaks to His disciples about the days ahead, warning them of trials, false teachers, and cosmic signs. His words are urgent, yet deeply reassuring: Stay awake.

The Message of Mark 13

Jesus paints a vivid picture of what’s to come — wars, earthquakes, famines, persecution. But He also gives His followers a roadmap for faithfulness:

Guard your heart against deception.
Endure through hardship.
Trust the Holy Spirit to guide your words.
Stay awake and ready for His return.
His teaching is not meant to create fear, but to cultivate vigilance and hope. The call to “stay awake” is an invitation to live with spiritual alertness — eyes open to God’s work in the world and in our lives.

Practices for Staying Awake

This week, I’m inviting you to choose one spiritual discipline to help you live alert and anchored in Christ:

Compassion – Notice someone in need and help without expecting anything in return.
Scripture Memory – Commit Proverbs 3:5–6 to heart.
Slowing – Take an intentional walk, breathe deeply, and notice God’s presence in the ordinary.
Closing Thought
Staying awake is not about constant anxiety — it’s about living ready, grounded in love, and attentive to God’s voice. May we be found faithful, watchful, and filled with hope.

🎧 Listen to the full Apprenticeship to Jesus – Week 13 episode here: [https://2minutedisciple.fireside.fm/219]