Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0079B recorded on August 12, 1979 teaching from Luke 12:40 – Be Ye, Therefore, Ready Also.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens issues a profound call for spiritual preparation through the daily indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He structures his message by contrasting the futility of earthly anxiety—illustrated through God’s care for ravens and lilies—with the necessity of investing in heavenly treasure. Stevens warns that mere intellectual knowledge of scripture is insufficient; rather, believers must move beyond “tiny details” to embrace the overall picture of devotion, which requires denying oneself and remaining industriously ready for the return of Christ. Ultimately, Stevens serves us an urgent exhortation for the faithful to refocus their lives, ensuring they are not just informed by doctrine but are actively filled with God’s power to serve Him with singleness of heart.