While my son was home for an extended visit, he knocked on my office door one morning and asked me what I was doing. Im preparing for Sunday school, I told him. Then, thinking about all the time I spend in my office, I said, It seems like Im always preparing for something.
Im grateful for the opportunities God gives me to reach out to others. Theres some stress, though, when youre always getting something ready for somebody. Its hard to balance priorities with the pressure to prepare a lesson, a message, or a document continually on your mind.
This idea of constant preparation intrigued me, so I checked the Bible to see if it talks about the subject. I found that we are called to always be preparing. A heart dedicated to God must be prepared to serve Him (1 Sam. 7:3). We are to be ready to do good works (2 Tim. 2:21) and to defend scriptural truth (1 Peter 3:15). And Paul reminds us that even our giving takes planning (2 Cor. 9:5).
Thats just a start. Living a life that pleases the Lord takes mental, spiritual, and physical preparation. But we dont need to stress, because He will enable us with His power. Lets ask God to guide us as we prepare to serve, honor, and tell others about Him.
Read: 2 Timothy 2:19-26
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Hope you made the progress on the mixer that you wanted.