In Matthew 24 (JST Matthew), Mark 13, and Luke 21, we can read the Savior's teachings, and one of the things that stands out is that in many instances He uses the words "take heed" and "watch" (take heed could be interpreted as "listen carefully"; watch here refers to the need to mindful, pay attention"), and following His advice, we will be better prepared to receive Him:
- And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you.
- If we listen and follow what the Savior is teaching, then we will not be deceived.
- But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
- Be prepared to defend the gospel. Today's world mocks the teachings of Jesus Christ and the wickedness will not be going away until He returns.
- But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
- Jesus has given us the tools we need to succeed and not be deceived by the adversary.
- Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
- If we knew exactly when the Savior would be returning, it would be easy to prepare and be ready, but since only the Father knows when that will happen, we need to always be ready. This means the scriptures are our best friends and we rely on them as if everything depended on them (everything depends on the scriptures!!!)
- Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning:
- This means that, again, we do not know when Jesus' return is going to happen and we have to watch our words, our actions, our thoughts, and our deeds (Mosiah 4:30).
- And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
- We have to be patient and know that the Lord will return and we have to be on constant watch to make sure that we are ready for His return.
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