Quotes about Vigilant

It's no coincidence that being watchful and prayerful are coupled by the apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians: "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." The word watchful is a throwback to the ancient watchmen whose job it was to sit on the city walls and scan the horizon for attacking armies or trading caravans. They saw sooner and further than anyone else. Prayer opens our spiritual eyes so we see sooner and further.

it is true of every believer and that we live in a daily state of spiritual war and must therefore live with eyes open, heart engaged, mind alert, and protective gear in place

Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

All are skilled with the sword, experienced in warfare. Each has his sword at his side prepared for the terror of the night.

None of them grows weary or stumbles; no one slumbers or sleeps. No belt is loose and no sandal strap is broken.

Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post.

But I will camp around My house because of an army, because of those who march to and fro, and never again will an oppressor overrun My people, for now I keep watch with My own eyes.

For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully;

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

Our faith here can only be in God, not in our faith (that's presumption). He will never abandon us, but we can abandon Him. That's why we must be vigilant.

We must be vigilant in protecting Nevada's outdoor heritage and make this a top priority.