Be Prepared

     Following the dictates of the flesh often brings about suffering. The alcoholic hits rock bottom. The thief sits behind bars. The greedy and powerful lose their position. The busy and bustling find themselves laid up with sickness or a broken bone. And the fear, the regrets, the loss, the silence bring about deep questions. Is there a God? Where is He? And many times, that is just where God meets us.

     God knows beforehand where we will be and He will provide the people and the Words to heal. We will have opportunities to answer some of those deep questions. Be prepared and watchful.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord, always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.  1 Peter 3;15

      Jesus does the work. He knows each of us better than we know ourselves. He understands our motivation, our moods, our mistakes and our minds. He will give us what we need.

Jesus,

As we revere You above all else, You will guide us to show compassion and love to the hurting world around us. Let our suffering and the suffering of others be redeemed by Your unfailing love. Bring meaning and blessing from our trials.

Amen