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Be Prepared!

Be Prepared!

I pray for wisdom for those who need to be prepared for an attack. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever learn someone is out to get you? How did you prepare?

In the fourth chapter of Nehemiah we learn, teams of builders were working on Jerusalem’s wall when word came that opposition forces were plotting to disrupt the construction.

It says in Nehemiah 4:8 (ESV) says, “And they all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it.”

The response? Prayer. And more.

In verse 9 (ESV) it says, “And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.”

Then reinforcements, although at first reluctant, arrived and equipped with spears, shields, bows and coats of mail prepared to protect the workers.

Are you a wall builder, or are you called to protect others? In whatever capacity, be prepared! Serve with distinction.

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Prepare in Advance!

Prepare in Advance!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are resourceful and prepare in advance. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In 1 Samuel 13:15-18 (ESV) we learn Saul and his son, Jonathan, assemble men to prepare to fight the Philistines.

According to 1 Samuel 13:19-23 (ESV) the Israelites prepare by paying the Philistines to sharpen their work tools in order to be ready for battle.

“Now there was no blacksmith to be found throughout all the land of Israel, for the Philistines said, ‘Lest the Hebrews make themselves swords or spears.’ But every one of the Israelites went down to the Philistines to sharpen his plowshare, his mattock, his axe, or his sickle, and the charge was two-thirds of a shekel for the plowshares and for the mattocks, and a third of a shekel for sharpening the axes and for setting the goads. So on the day of the battle there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people with Saul and Jonathan, but Saul and Jonathan his son had them. And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the pass of Michmash.”

The example of the Israelites preparing to fight can be instructive.

Are you ready for either a man-made or a natural disaster?

Why not take steps to be well-equipped for whatever happens.

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Are You Prepared?

Are You Prepared?

I pray for wisdom for those who need to be prepared for an attack. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever learn that someone is out to get you? How did you prepare?

In the fourth chapter of Nehemiah we learn that teams of builders were working on Jerusalem’s wall when word came that opposition forces were plotting to disrupt the construction.

It says in Nehemiah 4:8 (ESV): “And they all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it.” The response? Prayer.

Verse 9 says: “And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.”

Then, reinforcements – although at first reluctant – arrived. And, equipped with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail, they prepared to protect the workers.

Are you a wall builder? Are you called to protect others? In whatever capacity, be prepared! Serve with distinction.

Tell me what you think below.