That Enchanted Ground of Sleep

Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
 Luke 22:46

 "When is the Christian most liable to sleep? 

Is it not when his temporal circumstances are prosperous? 

  Easy roads make sleepy travellers. 

Another dangerous time is when all goes pleasantly in spiritual matters. 

Christian went not to sleep when lions were in the way, 

or when he was wading through the river, 

or when fighting with Apollyon, 

but when he had climbed half way up the Hill Difficulty, 

and came to a delightful arbor, 
he sat down, 

and forthwith fell asleep, to his great sorrow and loss. 

The enchanted ground is a place of balmy breezes, 

laden with fragrant odors and soft influences, 

all tending to lull pilgrims to sleep. 

Old Erskine wisely remarked, "I like a roaring devil better than a sleeping devil." There is no temptation half so dangerous as not being tempted. The distressed soul does not sleep;...The disciples fell asleep after they had seen Jesus transfigured on the mountain top.... be as happy as you will, only be watchful."
Charles Spurgeon