Date: Thursday, 28th December, 2023
Text: 1 Peter 5:8
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
A sober person is sensitive and alert to the dangers of the world, the flesh, and the Devil, and he is not easily distracted by the issues that can get him off track.
The term sober literally means “free from intoxicating influences.” To be sober means to not allow ourselves to be influenced by anything that leads us away from God’s truth and sound judgment.
To be vigilant means “to keep careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.” Spiritual vigilance involves watchfulness and prayerfulness. Jesus said, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41
A vigilant person actively pays attention to what is seeking for his attention and what affects his heart and mind. We must keep a clear mind as we vigilantly keep watch over our lives and the world around us.
King Xerxes, while in high spirits (from alcoholic wine) took a careless step that led to the failure of his marriage- Esther 1.
The Word of God says, “Be sober be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
Receive grace to be sober and vigilant in Jesus name.
Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for the spirit of sobriety and vigilance in Jesus name.