Will You "Keep on the Watch"?

HOW CAN CHRIST'S "OTHER SHEEP" BENEFIT?

Jesus' parable was directed to anointed Christians. But can the  "other sheep" also benefit from Jesus' parable? (John 10:16)  Yes!   The message of the parable is simple:  "Keep on the watch."  and Jesus once said:  "What I say to you, I say to all: Keep on the watch." (Mark 13:37)  Jesus requires that all his disciples be prepared and watchful. And all Christians can imitate the good example of the anointed, who put the ministry first in their lives. Remember that the foolish virgins asked the discreet virgins to give them some of their oil. Their request was not granted. That reminds us  that it is up to each of us to remain faithful to God, to be prepared, and to keep on the watch. No one can do that for us. Each of us is accountable to the righteous Judge, Jesus Christ, who is coming soon. So we must be ready!

All Christians are thrilled about the marriage that is mentioned in Jesus' parable. In the future, after the war of Armageddon, anointed Christians will become Christ's bride.  (Revelation 19:7-9) Everyone on earth will then benefit from that marriage in heaven. Why? Because it guarantees a perfect government for all humans. Whether we hope to live forever in heaven or on earth, let us stay determined to be prepared and keep on the watch. If we do so, we can enjoy the wonderful future that Jehovah has prepared for us!

Next time: Learn From the Illustration of the Talents

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015