Watch and pray

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³³ Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. ³⁴ For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. ³⁵ Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: ³⁶ Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. ³⁷ And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

Reflect

Jesus compares himself to a man who leaves on a journey and gives each servant work to do. His word to everyone is the same: 'Watch.' Waiting for him is an active kind of attention.

Pray

Lord Jesus, keep me awake to you. Help me do the work you have given me today and pray with attention. Amen.