KEEPING YOUR LAMP BURNING: A CALL TO WATCHFULNESS AND VIGILANCE. LUKE 12:35-36. PART 2.

By Isaiah-Phillips Akintola

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God’s prophetic intentions for our day.

As I’ve meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God’s purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.

The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord’s return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.

The Enemy’s Strategy: Snuffing Out Your Light

The danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy’s lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.

Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy’s lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord’s return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God’s Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.