Ready
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When a person is ready they are equipped to act immediately, without delay. They have thought through the possible scenarios and are organized for most possible eventualities.
Are we constantly ready to meet our Maker – no issues of forgiveness or sin to be repented of? We never know when we will take our last breath or Christ will return (Lk 12:38-40; 1 Thes 5:4). Many people’s lives are terminated without any warning, consequently they have no time to accept Christ as Saviour or put their affairs in order.
effective (Act 17:22,23). As the harvest of people is ready to come into His Kingdom, what is needed are those willing to do the harvesting (Jn 4:35).
Be ready for God’s service and beware of the enemy’s attacks
is on us choosing to make ourselves ready (Rev 19:7). Paul said, “I am ready for whatever comes, even dying for Christ” (Act 21:13). To a large degree, our readiness to be involved, will show up by what we are already voluntarily doing. If we supply the availability, He will supply the ability.
See also: available, awareness, organisation/organised, preparation, proactive, responsible/responsibility, vigilance, volunteer.