I admire people who are ready at a moment's notice. Who are those individuals? This list is not exhaustive; police officers, firemen, EMTs, surgeons, pilots, military personnel, parents, teachers, bus drivers, pastors...
One never knows what will happen in the future. One moment, a pastor receives a call that a member of the congregation is in the hospital and needs help. A teacher will spring into action when a student suddenly collapses in the classroom. Dinner preparation is going smoothly until there is a kitchen fire. There are endless scenarios where someone needs to be ready. What about our faith?
If we are people of faith, we need to be ready to share the hope we have in Christ Jesus. God's Word gives simple and helpful information. The challenge, we must be willing to study to be prepared. If we stay ready, we don't have to get ready.
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this will gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15 NIV
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