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To: Kartographer
Well then count me as a prepper heretic because I am 100% certain that all things are in God's sovereign control. Without descending into philosophical debate, I know God is absolutely sovereign over all things. He is not surprised by events, nor is He taken by surprise. He knows all things and has complete control over all matters and events. To deny any of this is to deny the very existence of God.

Having said that, I fully acknowledge the usefulness of prepping.

23 posted on 05/16/2012 9:37:44 AM PDT by Obadiah (2008: Hope & Change -- 2012: Fear & Retribution)
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To: Obadiah
all things are in God's sovereign control

I agree with that. I also know I have been instructed to prepare and remain prepared.

/johnny

27 posted on 05/16/2012 9:44:02 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Obadiah

That brings to mind that old joke about a guy asking God to save him from a flood. A boat comes by but he says no thanks but that God will provide. The waters get higher so he’s has to go onto the roof. A helicopter comes to pick him up and again he says no thanks but that God will provide. Eventually, he drowns and he angrily confronts God for not saving him. God replies that he had sent the boat and helicopter and whatever else it was.

Perhaps God is sending these doom and gloom vibes to so many people these days for a reason. Perhaps God has seen to it that there is a great increase in survivals supplies in the last few years. Perhaps we’re seeing His rescue boats with these boards and tv shows but too many are the guy in the joke.


58 posted on 05/16/2012 12:06:23 PM PDT by bgill
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To: Obadiah

“Well then count me as a prepper heretic because I am 100% certain that all things are in God’s sovereign control.”

Sure they are, and he gave us free will.

Why did Joseph store grain? What does God say about men who don’t provide for their families? Does God delivery groceries to your house right now? If not why would you expect him to during a disaster?


62 posted on 05/16/2012 12:30:28 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: Obadiah
Having said that, I fully acknowledge the usefulness of prepping.

So did Noah.

78 posted on 05/16/2012 4:24:38 PM PDT by Sarajevo (http://rulesoftheinternet.com/index.php?title=Main_Page)
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