Are You Sober? by Jerome Stewart 
The word of God is the most sophisticated spiritual weaponry available to mankind, with the capacity to navigate us through the situational difficulties within this life. Which begs the question? Who are you placing your trust in?
Proverbs 30 vs. 5 says; “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
The words in Numbers 23 vs. 19 still hold true today, because He is the exact same God today. The bible says; “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”
Psalm 46 vs. 1 says; “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
For those who know and trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we must hear and obey His words, even if we are in the minority as related to our convictions. We must follow the words of Jesus!
We often hear the words “the devil is busy.” But Jesus is busier! 1st Peter 5 vs. 8 says; “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.”
Whenever we see or hear the word sober mentioned, we usually think of it as referring to someone who has a drinking problem, or suffers from the many different forms of substance abuse.
It is much more wide ranging than that. Sober means; having a clear mind, a vigilant mental state, clarity, sound judgment and self-control. The definition of sobriety means, “the quality of being serious, sensible, and solemn.”
The Apostle Peter said to the brethren in 1st. Peter chapter 1 vss. 13 thru 16; “gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
The definition of holy means set apart, pure, and sacred. Followers of the teachings of Jesus Christ must strive to be holy everyday. That want be the case for those who have rejected the gospel and will suffer the consequences of their actions.
1st Corinthians chapter 1 vs. 18 says; “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
The Apostle Paul said to the brethren in Philippians 3 vss. 17 and 18; “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.”
