"Be Ready." Two words, yet they resonate with a thunderous call to action and vigilance, echoing through the corridors of history from Thessalonica to your very doorstep. The Apostle Paul wasn't whispering sweet nothings—he was sounding the alarm that rings truer today than ever before. You've heard the lullabies of watered-down doctrine, where truth is twisted to suit the lukewarm. But here's the thing: this is not optional. You must be ready, just as Paul instructed those early believers. This means actively awaiting Christ's return, understanding the times, and refusing to be lulled to spiritual sleep by the deceitfulness of sin. It's time to shed the darkness and walk as children of the light—alert, sober, and obedient. God didn’t fumble with His instructions. You cannot claim ignorance in this age where "peace and safety" masquerades as a blindfold over your eyes. You're not called to complacency; you're called to be vigilant warriors of faith, guided by action and love, edifying one another as you await the coming of our Lord. If you're slumbering, it's time to awaken and don the armor of faith and love. May your soul be stirred with preparedness, your heart braced with the hope of salvation, because this world is unraveling fast, and God’s truth will remain the only constant shelter. Be ready—not in theory, but in real, life-changing practice. The teaching starts at 0:59 Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 All Verses Covered: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Also read: Matthew 24:36-44, 25:1-13, Mark 13:32-37, Luke 12:35-40, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 5:14-17, James 1:22, 4:14, 1 Peter 1:13, 4:7, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 3:3, 16:15 If you'd like to listen to this message on our website where you can read along as you listen, click this link: https://www.jmspodcast.com/message-details?recordId=rect33dqIXeiYGquo We hope you enjoy this message from Elder Clifton Dawson who is now the pastor of Greater Christ Temple Church following in the footsteps of the late, great Bishop Luke Edwards, Sr. Hungry for even more messages? Listen to hundreds of Bishop Luke Edwards' messages at https://www.bishopstapes.com Greater Christ Temple Church located at 312 Edwards Drive Eutaw, AL 35462. We have Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 am. We have a shouting good time at our evening services Sunday–Friday at 6 pm. Our choir performs every Wednesday during church service. Come join us for a great time! Access all of our messages: https://www.jmspodcast.com/messages Got a topic you want covered? Fill out our form here: https://www.jmspodcast.com/requests. These messages are recorded throughout the week. We really hope you come see us! Even if you disagree with something said, we'd like for you to join us! Bring your questions so we can see what the scriptures say! Our main goal is that everyone gets an understanding. If you have any questions about a specific scripture or topic, please contact us at https://www.jmsbpodcast.com/contact. We are open to any and all sincere questions.