WELL PREPARED

WELL PREPARED

READ:
Ephesians 6:10-20

You also be ready, for the
Son of Man is coming at an
hour you do not expect.
-Matthew 24:44

The idea of always being prepared makes me think of the man who lived next door to us when I was growing up.  When Mr. Nienhuis came home, he never failed to back his car into the garage.  That seemed unusual to me until my mother explained that Nels was a volunteer fireman.  If he got a call, he had to be ready to race to the fire station.  He backed in so he could leave quickly when he had to report for duty.

To be well prepared is important in so much of life.  "If I had 8 hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend 6 sharpening my axe,"  said Abraham Lincoln.  We prepare for a career by studying.  We buy insurance in case of a car accident or a house fire.  We even prepare for the end of life by making a will to provide for loved ones.

The Bible tells us we must prepare ourselves spiritually as well.  We do that by putting on spiritual armor to protect ourselves from spiritual attack (Ephesians 6:10-20); by preparing our minds for holy living (1 Peter 1:13); by making sure we're always prepared to answer questions about the reason for the hope we possess (3:15); and by ensuring that we are ready for the promised return of Jesus (Matthew 24:44).

How well prepared are you for what lies ahead?  Unsure?  Ask the Lord for His help and guidance.  Cindy Hess Kasper

When I awake at early morn
To meet the coming day,
I want to be prepared to take
Whatever comes my way. -Simmons
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Spiritual victory comes only
to those who are prepared for battle.

INSIGHT
Today's text discussed the resources children of God have.  Thinking of the resources as pieces of armor makes understanding these wonderful gifts easy.  But one of these resources-prayer-is not described with a piece of armor.  It is, by itself, a unique and wonderful privilege beyond description.

Have a blessed day.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace