Professional golfer Jim Furyk overslept Wednesday and missed his tee time. Furyk’s cell phone alarm clock lost power overnight, and he had no backup plan. PGA officials had no choice but to disqualify him from the tournament. Furyk commented, “I’ve got no one to blame but myself.”

Jesus tells a story about some people who missed out on a wonderful blessing because “…they all became drowsy and fell asleep.” (Matt.25:5). He explained that his followers should always be ready for his return. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matt.25:13).

To the church at Sardis, Jesus had this warning—“…you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. (Rev.3:1-2).

Too many people are spiritually sleepwalking through life. They appear to be awake, but they are snoozing; asleep at the wheel.

Jim Furyk lost an opportunity to win a lot of money this weekend because he overslept. People who don’t wake up to the spiritual reality of Jesus Christ stand to lose a whole lot more.