How could my parents have known when they named me Gregory (my middle name) how prophetic it would be!? The name Gregory derives from the Greek word “gregoreo” meaning to “watch” or “be alert.” The Lord has given me a pastor’s heart as one who watches over the sheep. And through the gift of teaching, He has made me alert to deceptive teachings that deviate from sound doctrine.
In ancient times, a watchman would stand at his post on the high towers of the city walls, looking for any hostile advances. Committed to being alert and awake, he was poised to sound the alarm, ready to warn of approaching danger. (Habakkuk 2:1).
Perhaps you're thinking that the ministry of watchman position disappeared with the ancient prophets. The fact is that the New Testament is full of exhortations for watchfulness, soberness, and alertness.
In Jesus' warnings of the end-times (Mat. 24-25), He used the word “watch” or “ be alert” (same Greek word) six times. Even more pointed, Jesus’ last words to the Disciples were “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation” (Mat. 26:41). Paul admonished: “Let us not sleep as others do, but let us watch and be sober” (1 Thes. 5:6).
What should you and I be watching for today?
There are three "WATCHES" : 1) watch over your souls (Prov. 4:23); 2) watch for false Christs and their false teachings (Mat. 24:4-5; 1 Tim, 4:1); 3) watch for His return (Mat. 25:42).
Are your watches working?
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