So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.
October 14, 2025
Anthony’s Wake-Up Call
In this verse, Paul reminds believers to live with spiritual awareness and moral discipline as they await Christ’s return. The early church faced persecution and uncertainty, yet Paul encouraged them to stay spiritually awake, to live in the light, ready for Christ at all times. Being “awake and sober” means more than physical alertness; it’s a call to spiritual readiness, clear thinking, and godly focus in a world that drifts toward complacency.
For men today, this message strikes deeply. The world numbs men with distractions, comfort, and compromise. It’s easy to drift through life half-awake, chasing goals that don’t matter and losing sight of eternity. But God calls men to be alert, to lead with integrity, to protect their families from moral decay, and to stand firm in truth. To be awake is to see clearly; to be sober is to live intentionally, guarding your heart and mind from anything that dulls your spirit.
The challenge is to stay spiritually sharp. Don’t coast through life on autopilot. Pray daily, read God’s Word, and walk in obedience even when others don’t. The world may sleep, but you are called to stand watch. Be the man who lives with his eyes open, his heart steady, and his soul anchored in Christ.