Be Prepared!

Be Prepared!

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Heb. 9:27)

People spend their lives in preparation for the “good life”; they spend thousands of dollars preparing for their death so that those left behind are not over burdened, but it seems they fail to prepare to meet their God. Man thinks he has it all figured out, but fails miserably when he stands before God. We are all aware of these things, but the question for us is “Am I prepared to meet the Lord?” As the natural man focuses on this life, those who walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh, should be focused on the hereafter, because it is that everlasting life that really matters. Are we laying up “treasures in Heaven”, incorruptible treasure that cannot wilt away? We, as Christians, also have some “preparing” to do. We will not stand before God for the judgment of sin--that has been taken care of, but we stand before Christ and give account for our works, and they shall be “tried with fire”.
The boy scout motto is “Be prepared”, and that is wise advice for everyone. To be prepared is to succeed against the trials and troubles that come our way; it is to be properly equipped for what may lie ahead. It takes an effort on our part to be prepared; planning, practice, and perspective, but it is well worth the time we invest in it.

Plan to meet the Lord: Accept Christ as your Savior. Let nothing deter you from obtaining that gift of life. Life is found in Christ, and Him alone, so plan to be with Him in heaven by meeting Him at Calvary.

Practice holy living: Without which we will not (never) see God (Heb. 12:14). Live in a way that reveals what you are! Tell others that “I serve the Living God” with your lifestyle, as well as your words. Live in a way that is becoming of children of God.

Perspective is important: To be properly prepared, we must have perspective. We must see things as God sees them; the only way we can do this is by diligent application of the Word of God; by continuing in the Word, and meditating in its truth’s. We gain perspective by searching out the hidden things of God, and applying what we learn to our lives.