I know many out there do not think christians should store and stockpile things...and thats ok...for me and my family we feel the Lord has really layed it on our hearts to 'prepare' and 'be ready'. We feel there is a time coming like we have never seen and it is wise to be ready...we are trying very hard to remain debt free and have enough on hand to help others should the need every arise...Below is an article I found this morning during my daily morning net surfing...I wanted to share it with you all...It has also made me feel that there are truly others out there that are Christians that can relate to dh and I...

~Kris

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Why Christians Should Prepare

By Stan and Holly Deyo

Frequently Stan and I are asked "Why do I need to prepare? God will provide," often citing Matthew 6:25. Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?

If we look at scripture above beginning with verse 20, we see God is instructing us how to prioritize our life. We are to focus on Him first and not "worship mammon" (money) through accumulation of "treasures" and worldly goods. It doesn't say anything about not preparing in the face of danger.

Genesis illustrates this point well.

Genesis 41 (KJV) or Genesis 41 (NIV) recount the story of Pharaoh's dream of a seven year famine in Egypt. The dream shows him seven ugly, scrawny cows eating seven healthy, fat cows. Despite this, the scrawny cows remain ugly. Following this, Pharaoh dreams of seven heads of grain growing on a single stalk. These thin, withered, scorched heads sprout and swallow up the healthy grain. Pharaoh is stumped to understand these warnings and calls on Joseph to interpret them.

Joseph explains about the coming terrible times. Pharaoh is told there will be seven years of great abundance in Egypt followed by seven years of horrific famine. Joseph shares that God showed him the famine in two illustrations (the cows and the grain), because this event is cast in stone. It will occur.

Joseph counsels Pharaoh to find a wise man and put him in charge of Egypt. Pharaoh heeds the warning and asks his officials if they know of any man filled with the Spirit of God for this job.

Pharaoh asks Joseph to take on this huge task and promises Joseph he'll be his second-in-command for all Egypt. Because Joseph prepared for this coming famine, he was able to save the entire house of Israel ensuring the birth of Christ the Messiah.

Rev. 12:6 indicates that during Tribulation even though horrendous events will take place, the Lord will send His people on Earth at that time to a place of protection and provide for their needs.

However, between now and Tribulation, we are to take personal responsibility as illustrated by this anecdote from Dare To Prepare.

_________________________________________________
To read the rest of this article go HERE 

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Amanda

Great Info. Thanks for posting!

Amanda <><
II Corinthians 5:7

• Permanent Link

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HandsNHearts

We agree. We have always felt led to be a 'prepared' sort of family. Not only for ourselves, but for those whom the Lord may bring along our path in the seasons to follow in this world. It is something that has been pressed upon our hearts for many years now. We will never be prepared for everything, but we do believe the Lord calls us to be prepared in a great many ways for a great many eventualities.

Great post -- thanks for sharing!
Deanna

• Permanent Link