BBD 06.06.16 Unprepared (Classic)
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Classic from 2009
Burning Bush Devotional
06 June 2016
Unprepared
Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth. …the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The
Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of
Christ depart from iniquity." But in a great house there are not only
vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some
for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be
a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, PREPARED for every
good work. Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love,
peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. - 2 Timothy 2:15;
19-22 NKJV.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of
God may be complete, thoroughly equipped (PREPARE and equip - NLT) for every
good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV.
In Colorado Springs, Colorado, they are considering imposing a fee on hikers
who make it to the summit of Pikes Peak and then are unable to walk back down.
Around fifteen thousand people climb or walk up the 12 miles to the top of
Pikes Peak every year. One of those hikers last year (2008) in December made it
to the summit after dark and then broke into the restaurant to keep from
freezing to death. He was charged $500 for the ride back down, and for the
window he broke.
The Rocky Mountains in Colorado can be dangerous. One man reported that he had
during his climbing and walking in the mountains experienced snow during every
month of the year at one time or another. Pikes Peak has experienced deadly
snow storms even in July. I have made it to the top of Pikes Peak twice. Once I
was in a truck that my Dad was driving. He had helped a teacher move to Boulder
from Oklahoma, and we did some sightseeing on the way back home. When my family
was young, I drove up to the top of the mountain during one of our vacations.
Even for someone in reasonably good health just a hike up the road to the
summit of the mountain would be a challenge. If you ran into an ice storm or a
blizzard on the way up or down it would make the hike exponentially more
difficult and hazardous. To make the climb up and down Pikes Peak successfully
it will be necessary to do some planning and preparation.
The Boy Scout motto "Be Prepared" is a good motto for
Christians too. When Baden-Powell the
founder of scouting was asked what scouts should be prepared for he responded
by saying, "Why for any old thing." Christians
need to be prepared too. What do we need to be prepared for? We need to be
prepared for everything that we may encounter in life. We do have an enemy and
that enemy wants to destroy us (John 10:10a).
There is a story in the Old Testament in 1 Samuel 13 that
illustrates that the enemy will try to make us unprepared. In an attempt to
disarm the Israelites, the Philistines had cornered the market on blacksmiths
and those who were capable of sharpening swords, knives, spears, and
pitchforks. Just prior to battle nearly all of the weapons of the Israelites
were in Philistine hands so that they could be sharpened. The scheme did not
work because God kept it from working, but it is an example of what the enemy
will attempt to do. The enemy will try to disarm you, make you ineffective, and
unprepared for the battles that you will face in life.
Don’t be fooled! Instead be prepared. Study the Word of God, turn from being a
vessel of dishonor, and be a worker who needs not be ashamed (Romans
1:16) - a vessel of honor.
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