PREPARING FOR WHAT IS AHEAD OF US, AND TRUSTING GOD IN IT ALL.

 How do we prepare for what's ahead of us?

By doing all that God's word has told us to do.

We prepare for things that will effect us and our neighbors in the natural. 

Natural first, then the spiritual.

Pray for wisdom on what you are to do and purchase.

Be prepared for emergencies of any kind.

Weather, earthquakes, fires, war.

Look at your brothers and sisters in other countries, that were not prepared when disaster struck them.

Pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters.

Pray for all ministries that are doing God's will.

Have food, water, medical supplies.  Have a resource for light.   

Have some candles, flash lights and oil lamps, new batteries.

Usually the women do the preparing. Men are out working their jobs.

Proverbs 31:10-31 (read it all)

(verse 15-19)

She rises while it is night.  And provides food for her household,  and a portion for her maidservants.  She girds herself with strength,  And strengthens her arms, she perceives that her merchandise is good,  And her lamp does not go out by night.

When we see that all emergency items are met, then we can concentrate on the spiritual.

Read all the scriptures that pertain to God's protection. 

Build your faith up on God's faithfulness and protection.

When something happens suddenly there will be no time to prepare.

Use the wisdom that God has given to you, stay prepared and stay in peace.

Psalm 36:7

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.

Believe God's word.  There are so many examples in the bible as to how the Lord intervened and brought the children of Israel to safety.

Psalm 103:1-5

Bless the Lord, O my soul,  And all that is within me, bless His holy name!  Bless the Lord O my soul, And forget not all His benefits.

Who forgives all our iniquities, who heals all your diseases , who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,  who satisfies your mouth with good things,  So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Beloved, read all the protection scriptures.  Read them often until they get deep into your heart.

Psalm 91:5-10 (Read all of Psalm 91:1-16)

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,  Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you, Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. (Rapture, the great catching away)

Many things happen unexpectedly.  So be prepared in the natural and the spiritual.  

Know where to find the verses in the bible that apply to your situation. 

It will give you hope and build your faith and trust.

Psalms 91, is a good place to start.

Things are happening all over the world.

We were told in God's word this would happen.

The sun and the moon and stars and signs in the heavens.

Luke 21:25-28

And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity,  the sea and waves roaring;  men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth,  for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.  Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.

What an exciting time to live in!!  

We were hand picked by the Lord for such a time as this.

Luke 21:36

Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.

Our worthiness is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

There is a beautiful thing that is happening,  there are new souls that are being saved all over the world.

The harvest is coming in.

Beloved, any nation that is divided like ours, will be under judgement.  Pray for our leaders.

Things are going to happen,  so we must keep our emotions under control. Not to fear . 

But like Jesus said "Rejoice our redemption draws near"

If Christian's will read their bible, they would see the great hope we have in Jesus.

Stay prepared and alert at all times.  Thank God for the ministering angels that are all around us.

Jesus is coming sooner than we think.

When all that we have prepared in our home, that we did not use, it will be for those left behind. 

They will find food and supplies, that they had not prepared for.

So be prepared for what ever happens and stay in peace.  Pray for all men and women everywhere to come to Jesus.

Trust God's protection and provision for what is needed. Do not allow fear to enter your heart.

If you do, you will make the wrong decisions for your situation. 

Pray, build up your faith in God's faithfulness. Know His word. 

Read your bibles while you have them.  Hide God's word in your heart.

God bless your day

Jesus loves you

Love in Jesus

Joy