The Call to Wake Up

Opening Verse

“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”
Ephesians 5:14 (KJV)

Introduction

Many people live their lives as though they are asleep—going through the motions, unaware of the urgency of the times. But God is calling His people to wake up, to see clearly, and to walk in His light. Are you awake, or are you still spiritually asleep?

Devotional Story

A man once lived near the shore, where storms would often rise without warning. Though he had a weather alarm, he ignored it, believing the storms would never truly harm him. One night, the alarm blared louder than ever. He stirred in his sleep but chose to stay in bed, dismissing the warning as unnecessary.

By morning, the town was flooded. His home, once secure, was now filled with water. He barely escaped with his life. If only he had woken up when the alarm sounded!

Many are living like this man—ignoring the warnings of God’s Word, sleeping through the call to repentance. But the time is now. The alarm is sounding. Will you wake up before it’s too late?

What This Means

Spiritual sleep is dangerous. It blinds us to the reality of sin and the urgency of salvation. But Christ calls us to wake up! To shake off complacency, to rise from the deadness of sin, and to walk in His light. The time is short, and the call is clear: Wake up! Seek the Lord while He may be found!

Think About This

• Are you ignoring God’s warnings in your life?
• Do you feel spiritually awake, or have you become indifferent to sin?
• If Jesus were to return today, would you be ready?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I hear Your call to wake up. Forgive me for being spiritually lazy, for ignoring the signs You have placed before me. Open my eyes, Lord, and give me the strength to rise and follow You. Fill me with Your light and lead me in the path of righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”
Matthew 25:13 (KJV)