Ready, Not Afraid — Preparing God’s Way
When Jesus talked about “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6), He didn’t say to panic or stockpile. He said:
“See that you are not troubled… the end is not yet.”
God’s preparation is spiritual, not survivalist. Here’s what Scripture shows about how we’re to get ready:
1. Get your heart right with God
“Repent… and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” — Acts 3:19
Preparation begins with repentance, humility, and a restored relationship with God, not fear-based actions.
2. Stay spiritually awake
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” — Matthew 25:13
This means living alert, faithful, and obedient, not distracted or spiritually asleep.
3. Walk in love, not panic
“Because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold.” — Matthew 24:12
God’s people are called to grow warmer, not colder, more compassionate, not more fearful.
4. Trust God, not circumstances
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear is not preparation. Faith is.
5. Endure and stay faithful
“The one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” — Matthew 24:13
God’s instruction is endurance, steady faith, obedience, and hope
God does not prepare His people by warning them to survive destruction,
He prepares them by transforming their hearts so they’re ready to meet Him, whether in crisis or in peace.
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