Living Sober

1 Peter 1:13 tells us to, "be sober".  This does not speak simply of being under the influence of alcohol, but rather being intoxicated with the things of this world. The word sober could be better translated as "not sleep" or "being indifferent" and "careless". 

Think of a person whom you have seen intoxicated.  They often sit by, as if not concerned about things which are happening around them.  Then at a certain point they rise up, only to find their legs are not under them. Down they go, flat on their face.  

Often times we as Christians become intoxicated with the events which happen around us. We sit by as if nothing is happening. We don't read our bibles, pray, or studying our Word. We allow situations in our lives to just pass us by, then when things get to out of control, we try to rise up, only to find our legs are not under us, and we fall under the weight of the situation.

Its time we stop sitting idly by, begin to wake from our slumber, and live sober, non-careless lives! Let God arise and His enemies be scattered!