THE POWER OF PREPAREDNESS
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Being prepared is one of those life’s disciplines we are taught over and over, from childhood until the day we die. As children we are taught by our parents to prepare for school, church, dinner, etc. We are taught to be ready for future events, so we will be ready to face a variety of challenges that await us throughout our lives. We are taught to be punctual, to think beforehand and to plan things out. When storms approach, we are taught to take precautions by boarding up windows, tying things down, stocking up on non-perishable goods and seeking safe shelter.
Being prepared can save one’s life.
God also shares this view. Proverbs 6:6 states;
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
As a child, I used to enjoy watching ant colonies going back and forth, in and out their tunnels. I would often see some of the ants carrying cut leaf sections three times their size! Sometimes, they would be transporting tiny larvae or some unfortunate insect that had been caught for dinner. As an adult, I realized that many species of ants store seeds and other foods in their nest to survive the winter.
God has given these ants the instinct to prepare ahead and admonishes us in Proverbs to do likewise. Unlike the ant, we have grocery stores that are filled with food to get us through the winter, but the overriding principle is to be prepared. Notice that Proverbs mentions “poverty and scarcity”. God is not merely talking to us about being stocked up on food, but to take necessary life precautions against poverty and going without.
There are many examples in scripture where God directs His people to prepare. In Genesis 6:13,14, God tells Noah to prepare an Ark before He floods the world in judgment. In Genesis 18:17, God tells Abraham about the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Exodus 12, God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to prepare for the death of the firstborn by placing lamb’s blood on the post of the doorways. Time and time again, God warns His people of impending danger and judgment.
God cares deeply for His people and He desires that they come to no harm. He also desires that they have abundance to bless others, provided they are not corrupted by it. God cares about every aspect of our lives, which is why He tells us to prepare in order to escape the pain of things that may come.
In the Book of Jeremiah, God pronounces judgment upon Israel for their sins. He is bringing the Chaldeans from Babylon to lay siege against the city. God instructs Jeremiah to warn the people, even if they refuse to believe or prepare. As God said, the people would not listen. Jeremiah’s cousin approaches Jeremiah to buy his land, making it seem like a good deal. Basically, “Take it off my hands for a bargain price” kind of deal. The land was held near territory the enemy was laying siege against as was about to be captured. Not such a good deal, if it was soon to be occupied by the enemy.
God instructs Jeremiah to accept his cousin's offer! Why? God knew that He would once again bring the Jews back into the land they were about to become exiled from. When the appointed time came for them to return, Jeremiah and his descendants would have legal rights to land he bought for pennies on the dollar. God told Jeremiah to prepare way in advance and Jeremiah heeded the instruction of God.
Storms are circling on the horizons of America and the world.
I am urging my Christian brothers and sisters to heed my warnings and prepare now to protect yourself and even prosper by preparing in advance like Jeremiah. As with Israel, God’s judgment has been proclaimed against the world and America especially. God has given us the opportunity to prepare for what is coming, which I believe will be shortly. If we take heed and prepare, we will not be caught off guard and will be able to survive through the judgment to come and be a blessing to those around us.
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Being prepared is one of those life’s disciplines we are taught over and over, from childhood until the day we die. As children we are taught by our parents to prepare for school, church, dinner, etc. We are taught to be ready for future events, so we will be ready to face a variety of challenges that await us throughout our lives. We are taught to be punctual, to think beforehand and to plan things out. When storms approach, we are taught to take precautions by boarding up windows, tying things down, stocking up on non-perishable goods and seeking safe shelter.
Being prepared can save one’s life.
God also shares this view. Proverbs 6:6 states;
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
As a child, I used to enjoy watching ant colonies going back and forth, in and out their tunnels. I would often see some of the ants carrying cut leaf sections three times their size! Sometimes, they would be transporting tiny larvae or some unfortunate insect that had been caught for dinner. As an adult, I realized that many species of ants store seeds and other foods in their nest to survive the winter.
God has given these ants the instinct to prepare ahead and admonishes us in Proverbs to do likewise. Unlike the ant, we have grocery stores that are filled with food to get us through the winter, but the overriding principle is to be prepared. Notice that Proverbs mentions “poverty and scarcity”. God is not merely talking to us about being stocked up on food, but to take necessary life precautions against poverty and going without.
There are many examples in scripture where God directs His people to prepare. In Genesis 6:13,14, God tells Noah to prepare an Ark before He floods the world in judgment. In Genesis 18:17, God tells Abraham about the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Exodus 12, God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to prepare for the death of the firstborn by placing lamb’s blood on the post of the doorways. Time and time again, God warns His people of impending danger and judgment.
God cares deeply for His people and He desires that they come to no harm. He also desires that they have abundance to bless others, provided they are not corrupted by it. God cares about every aspect of our lives, which is why He tells us to prepare in order to escape the pain of things that may come.
In the Book of Jeremiah, God pronounces judgment upon Israel for their sins. He is bringing the Chaldeans from Babylon to lay siege against the city. God instructs Jeremiah to warn the people, even if they refuse to believe or prepare. As God said, the people would not listen. Jeremiah’s cousin approaches Jeremiah to buy his land, making it seem like a good deal. Basically, “Take it off my hands for a bargain price” kind of deal. The land was held near territory the enemy was laying siege against as was about to be captured. Not such a good deal, if it was soon to be occupied by the enemy.
God instructs Jeremiah to accept his cousin's offer! Why? God knew that He would once again bring the Jews back into the land they were about to become exiled from. When the appointed time came for them to return, Jeremiah and his descendants would have legal rights to land he bought for pennies on the dollar. God told Jeremiah to prepare way in advance and Jeremiah heeded the instruction of God.
Storms are circling on the horizons of America and the world.
I am urging my Christian brothers and sisters to heed my warnings and prepare now to protect yourself and even prosper by preparing in advance like Jeremiah. As with Israel, God’s judgment has been proclaimed against the world and America especially. God has given us the opportunity to prepare for what is coming, which I believe will be shortly. If we take heed and prepare, we will not be caught off guard and will be able to survive through the judgment to come and be a blessing to those around us.
THE POWER OF PREPAREDNESS
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Being prepared is one of those life’s disciplines we are taught over and over, from childhood until the day we die. As children we are taught by our parents to prepare for school, church, dinner, etc. We are taught to be ready for future events, so we will be ready to face a variety of challenges that await us throughout our lives. We are taught to be punctual, to think beforehand and to plan things out. When storms approach, we are taught to take precautions by boarding up windows, tying things down, stocking up on non-perishable goods and seeking safe shelter.
Being prepared can save one’s life.
God also shares this view. Proverbs 6:6 states;
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
As a child, I used to enjoy watching ant colonies going back and forth, in and out their tunnels. I would often see some of the ants carrying cut leaf sections three times their size! Sometimes, they would be transporting tiny larvae or some unfortunate insect that had been caught for dinner. As an adult, I realized that many species of ants store seeds and other foods in their nest to survive the winter.
God has given these ants the instinct to prepare ahead and admonishes us in Proverbs to do likewise. Unlike the ant, we have grocery stores that are filled with food to get us through the winter, but the overriding principle is to be prepared. Notice that Proverbs mentions “poverty and scarcity”. God is not merely talking to us about being stocked up on food, but to take necessary life precautions against poverty and going without.
There are many examples in scripture where God directs His people to prepare. In Genesis 6:13,14, God tells Noah to prepare an Ark before He floods the world in judgment. In Genesis 18:17, God tells Abraham about the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Exodus 12, God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to prepare for the death of the firstborn by placing lamb’s blood on the post of the doorways. Time and time again, God warns His people of impending danger and judgment.
God cares deeply for His people and He desires that they come to no harm. He also desires that they have abundance to bless others, provided they are not corrupted by it. God cares about every aspect of our lives, which is why He tells us to prepare in order to escape the pain of things that may come.
In the Book of Jeremiah, God pronounces judgment upon Israel for their sins. He is bringing the Chaldeans from Babylon to lay siege against the city. God instructs Jeremiah to warn the people, even if they refuse to believe or prepare. As God said, the people would not listen. Jeremiah’s cousin approaches Jeremiah to buy his land, making it seem like a good deal. Basically, “Take it off my hands for a bargain price” kind of deal. The land was held near territory the enemy was laying siege against as was about to be captured. Not such a good deal, if it was soon to be occupied by the enemy.
God instructs Jeremiah to accept his cousin's offer! Why? God knew that He would once again bring the Jews back into the land they were about to become exiled from. When the appointed time came for them to return, Jeremiah and his descendants would have legal rights to land he bought for pennies on the dollar. God told Jeremiah to prepare way in advance and Jeremiah heeded the instruction of God.
Storms are circling on the horizons of America and the world.
I am urging my Christian brothers and sisters to heed my warnings and prepare now to protect yourself and even prosper by preparing in advance like Jeremiah. As with Israel, God’s judgment has been proclaimed against the world and America especially. God has given us the opportunity to prepare for what is coming, which I believe will be shortly. If we take heed and prepare, we will not be caught off guard and will be able to survive through the judgment to come and be a blessing to those around us.
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