As a Christian, there are several reasons why alertness must characterize our lives - that we cannot simply muddle our way day in and day out but insteadmust live with a greater sense of awareness as a result of our faith. Some of these reasons why the Christian must live alertly are: Jesus is coming back, opportunities are all around us, and we have the tendency to drift. So, stay alert! The enemy doesn’t want you to keep moving. He wants you to stop so that evil can overtake you, bind you or destroy you. His intentions for you are never good even though it comes veiled as relief. Keep pushing. Keep pressing. Standing firm against the enemy is only possible on a platform of faith.