These verses describe people who are ‘wide awake’ spiritually in a world of people who are ‘sleepy’ spiritually. As certainly as Christ is ‘the dawn’ of a new era and ushers in ‘the day,’ Christ’s followers are ready for Christ’s coming. Preparation for the day should not focus on predicting ‘the day’ (5:1), but celebrate the gifts of Christ’s grace which clothes them in the spiritual battle—faith, love & hope (5:8). Where such evidences begin through union with Christ—faith rather than doubt, love rather than hate, hope rather than despair—one can have confidence of Christ’s blessing. These are evidences that one is ‘awake’ and ready for Christ’s coming and His final judgment.