Every purpose has a time. This is a clearly taught in the Scriptures. It is also true that
purposes have their allotted times of accomplishment. This is also true of prophecies
and promises. It takes sensitivity to the Holy Spirit to not miss divine timings. In our text,
Jesus spoke of “that Day” and warned of the danger of missing it. In effect, He wanted
them to stay sensitive so as to know the time of His coming. The text shows us things
that can deaden spiritual sensitivity. They include carousing, drunkenness, and cares of
this life. Carousing is any form of dissolute behaviour. An unbridled appetite for
pleasure, even when legitimate, is antithetical to the spirit of sensitivity. No wonder
God’s word always advocates moderation in all things. On its part, care of this life may
seem normal; but if it takes our full attention, our spiritual sensitivity will nose dive.
Jesus taught us to cast our cares on the Heavenly Father, seek the Kingdom of God
and then we can expect all things to be added.
“An unbridled appetite for pleasure, even when legitimate, is antithetical to the spirit of sensitivity.”
Reading from Paul’s epistle, we find additional aid in developing a sensitive spirit. “And
indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you,
brethren, that ye increase more and more; and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your
own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you” (1
Thessalonians