Get Up, Get Dressed

This message confronts us with a powerful wake-up call: we're living in urgent times, yet many of us are sleepwalking through life. Drawing from Romans 13:11-14 and the example of the sons of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 12:32, we're challenged to become spiritually alert—to understand the times we're living in and know what action to take. The sons of Issachar were only 200 men among thousands, yet they possessed something invaluable: discernment and direction. They understood their moment in history and knew the best course forward. This sermon calls us to be that same kind of influence in our generation. We're reminded that it's far too easy to become preoccupied with the noise and activities of daily life while missing the truly important moments and urgent opportunities God places before us. The alarm is sounding—our salvation is nearer than when we first believed, the night is far spent, and the day is at hand. Whether we accepted Christ yesterday or decades ago, eternity draws closer with each passing moment. We're burning daylight in the kingdom, and there's work to be done. The question isn't whether we're busy, but whether we're awake, dressed, and ready to make an eternal impact on our families, friends, and generation.