YOU HAVE A DUTY SO WAKE UP! v.11
A. We Have A Duty To Recognize The Time – The word “time” refers to a “season of time”. This whole verse has to do with the return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His people. The idea here is that the believer is to keep his eyes on the changing world around him and understand that the coming of the Lord is near. Sadly, many believers cruise lazily through life not even considering the fact that Jesus might return at any moment. Yet, all one has to do is cross-reference the daily news with the Word of God to see that His coming is near.
B. We Have A Duty To Redeem The Time – Paul tells us that the time for slumber has long since passed. The words “high time” mean that a specific hour has arrived. Too many of the people of God are sleeping on the job today. YOU HAVE A DUTY SO DRESS UP! v.12
A. We Have A Duty To Discard The Garments Of The Night – Paul’s vivid imagery is that of a man waking up in the morning and throwing off all that is associated with the night. He throws off the bedclothes. The removes his night wear and he gets dressed for the day. Far too many believers are still walking around dressed in the clothing of darkness! That is, their attitudes and actions are the same as those of the lost people around them! When we are saved, we became “new creatures”, literally, “a new creation”, 2 Cor. 5:17. YOU HAVE A DUTY SO LINE UP! v.13-14In these last few verses of Romans 13, Paul takes the place of a commanding officer. He calls the true believer to remember his duty before the Lord.