Are we preparing?

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found;

surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.~Psalm 32:6

Hurricane Florence is projected to come to the Carolina Coast by the end of the week.  I had heard about his approaching storm, but until yesterday had no sense of urgency to prepare.  I had assumed it was going to go elsewhere.  I also assumed that I would have plenty of time to get supplies like water and bread.  I mean the storm is not projected to hit until later in the week, right?!  

Well, to my great surprise, I found out how wrong I was.  I walked into SAMS yesterday just knowing I was going to get a couple of cases of water for me and a friend.  When I saw that there was none to be found my panic begin to creep in.  I prayed that God would allow me to find something from somewhere.  He answered my prayers.  I found water and was able to get some of the supplies I would need for my family.  I do not know exactly where the storm will hit or even if it will make landfall, but I am prepared.

I love how God uses things in the natural to click a lightbulb on in my spirit.  There were so many people hustling about trying to get prepared for a possibility of “calamity” or impact.  I was among them.  But are we getting ready for the impact of the Lord’s return?  Jesus is coming back! (Acts 1:11) Are we ready?

We don’t know the hour of His return, but unlike the uncertainty of the forecast of a storm we can be sure of His return( Hebrews 10:37).  So I wonder if we are taking the same diligence to prepare our hearts and minds for His return that we do for  a possibility of a natural storm?  Are we preparing and seeking the living water and bread that sustains us?  Are we seeking God now or are we taking our days for granted?( Mathew 25:1-13)

His return will be met with great joy for those who believe( Titus 2:13), but for those who are not ready it will be day of great calamity( 2Thessalonians 1:8-9).  I firmly believe we are in what is referred to as the Last Days( 2 Timothy 3).  But I also believe that there is still hope because God can still be found.  We can look to Him.  We can trust Him and prepare ourselves by repenting of our sins and trusting Him to restore us and reconcile us.  We can tell others of His goodness and live in peace even when the storms approach because of His love. 

Father, You are above every storm and situation.  I ask that You help us to prepare for natural and spiritual storms.  Help us to seek You and love You with all whole hearts.  Be our deliverance and protection.  In Jesus name I pray. Amen