Prepare

9/24/2020

Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there thou rememberest that thy brother has ought against thee; leave there they gift before the alter, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

Am I prepared for sacrifice? My sister and I have had many conversations about the state of our country right now, and we agree that it could get worse before it gets better. I, however, always rest on hope. Over the past several years, we have also spoken about how we feel as if God is gearing us up for something. Little did we know what 2020 would bring. If things do get worse, am I truly prepared to do what God asks of me? Am I ready to sacrifice for Him in a way I never have before?

Chambers writes, “It is easy to imagine that we will get to a place where we are complete and ready, but preparation is not suddenly accomplished, it is a process steadily maintained.” I cannot get comfortable in my faith, ever. I should be growing closer and closer to my Savior every day though reading the Bible, spending time in prayer, worshiping throughout the day, and in service to others. Chambers says this about getting ready, “It is preparation and preparation.”

During this time of divisive political and social unrest, am I ready to love my neighbor as God calls me to? If I am not, will my offerings be acceptable to my Savior? I am here to fight every battle against the evil one but not against God’s children. My weapons are love, mercy, and His holy word. Will my conviction of living a Christ-like life hold firm though the coming storm? Am I prepared?