One of the biggest lessons I was taught while growing up was always be prepared. At the time and even to this very day, I understand the importance of being prepared. Some people tend to think that preparation takes away from having faith in God. I disagree. I feel as though preparation and faith go hand in hand. What I mean is this, you have the faith that God is going to protect you when you get in your car and drive, yet you still put on your seat belt. Or you know that God will provide all of you and your families needs, yet you still have life insurance. The attitude in which you operate while getting prepared is where faith comes in. If you do something because you do not know if God will do His part or “just in case” God does not do what you think He should, then you are not operating in faith at all. You are leaning and trusting on your own free will more than that of the Father. We are to most certainly walk by faith, but I also feel that God gives us common sense as well. Unfortunately, common sense is a flower that does not grow in everyone’s garden. Think for a moment, God promised to provide for all creation, even the birds. He does not build a nest for them, He created trees so they can make their own nest. Before they can do that, they have to prepare by gathering sticks and shrubs then knitting them together to make their home.
Preparation is essential in so many different areas of life. God gave us a brain, we have to be smart and use it. A lot of what I was told to do in my younger years, whether it be homework for school, chores around the house, and even work on my actual job all prepared me for my future. The things we do today help pave the way for tomorrow. As adults we have to be mindful that not only does it pave the way for tomorrow, it paves the way for the legacy we plan to leave behind for our bloodline. Our children’s, children’s, children. You have to think beyond yourself and help prepare the way for future generations to come. Think about it like this, blessing happen when preparation meets opportunity. Next time that big opportunity presents itself, if you are prepared, great things can happen.
It is so imperative that we not waste away time because as we know, tomorrow is not promised. There has to be balance in our lifestyle. God gave us the need, need for food, need for water, need for shelter, these types of things. I believe He did so in order to turn us away from everything in the world and focus on Him. By focusing on Him we exercise our faith, and trust that God will do what He says He will do. While also doing our part to make sure we have what we need. We do our part by getting ready. Go to work so you can have income, so that when the bills come in you are now ready to pay them. Let God do the super and you do the natural.
Jesus is coming back again, so set aside all the preparation of day-to-day life, will your soul be ready? Are you saved? Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Stop saying you aren’t ready yet. Ready for what? To be delivered? To be set free? To have peace, love and joy in your heart? God is not expecting you to change anything about your life on your own. All He wants is for you to say yes to Him. If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. When you do that and begin to build your relationship with Him, He will do the rest. There is no better time than now to prepare for the returning of our Lord and give your life to Christ. The bible declares that He will come like a thief in the night. If you knew someone was coming to your house, wouldn’t you be ready? No difference now, you just have to get your soul ready. My brothers and sisters it is time to get our acts together. Stop putting off for tomorrow what you can do today. As the saying goes, ‘when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail’. #iDeclare #beprepared
Prayer:
Father God in the name of Jesus, I thank you for preparation. I decree and declare that I will live a life where my faith will walk hand in hand with preparation. Thank you for the many blessings that will flow into my life when the preparation that I have put forth will meet new opportunities. Thank you God for common sense, and the brain that you have given me. I will use them both to the best of my ability to live my life in a manner that will keep me in your will. In Jesus name, Amen.
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 24:44 ESV “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
1 Thessalonians 5:2 NLT “For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.”
Nicole L. Ross ~ letstalkaboutlife365 