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Mark 13 We watch the news via TV, read the newspapers and google monuments of antiquity. Yet across our world we are seeing those being torn down and ruined by ideological fanatics. As Jesus listened to the disciples’ enthusiasm about the Temple, he reminded them that like today monuments which are man-made, they can and will be destroyed even at a great cost. Monuments are unimportant; it is men’s hearts and souls that are the keys to eternity. Jesus said the importance is this: no matter what men may do with monuments it is the heart of men that will live on and why they and us must be vigilant to carry the gospel message to the entire world.

Three times he reminded the disciples to “stay alert.” Twice he told them to be “watchful” lest they be deceived by those who come bearing the outward signs of truth but are really false. As the disciples were to be spiritually vigilant so are we to be so. Monuments may come and go but His words will not return void. The mandate is this: preserve and take the gospel to the four corners of the world lest men die in their sins and be forever separated from God eternally.

The truth remains the same for us today: Be Watchful; Stay Alert, be busy in the vineyard. Preach the gospel to all nations.

Do you have memory aids to help you recall things? Some of use that tool to recall different thoughts such as “G-God’s R-riches A-at C-Christ’s E-expense.” We look for these simple acronyms because we are a people who are busy about many things. Already as you are beginning to read, your mind is on two tracks, what you are reading and what you have to do “next.” The psalmist (105) is encouraging us to stop and reflect and to do so gives us several ways to step off the treadmill of life and to bring God into our moment by moment thinking. Step by step the psalmist gives us memory aids in the form of commands that our lives might be focused on Him. There is an easy way to remember this in the busyness of our lives: “T-T-S-S”

T = Thanks! Give thanks to the Lord! Today you will be given many opportunities to thank another. Boast about him and his holy name. May God be on our lips first rather than ourselves Plan to boast and thank God today.
T= Tell! Tell about what he has done in your life. Tell about his miraculous deeds. Recall the miraculous deeds he has performed. Keep a journal of what God has brought about. Think back and record how God has been at work. Plan and then share your testimony to the world.
S= Sing! Sing to him! Make music to him! What hymn or praise song can you share even right now?
S= Seek! Seek the Lord is given three times: those whose heart seek him rejoice, those who seek him will be given strength, those who seek him do it continually. Stop right now and seek His face that He may be first in your agenda for today.

As you look at your daily to do list, stop and do a “T-T-S-S” and see if God is on that agenda.

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What/Who is on your agenda today?