~ 7 Aspects of Christian Preparedness ~
Ready To Answer ~ “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).
Ready To Preach ~ “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you who are in Rome also” (Romans 1:15).
Ready To Distribute ~ “Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share” (1 Timothy 6:18).
Ready For Every Good Work ~ “Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work” (Titus 3:1).
Ready To Die ~ “Then Paul answered, ‘What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus’” (Acts 21:13).
Ready To Meet The Lord ~ Jesus said, “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke 12:40).
Ready For Glory ~ Jesus said, “And while they went to buy, the Bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with Him to the wedding; and the door was shut” (Matthew 25:10).
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.