2 Bible Verses About Preparedness
Of the children of Gad, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;
Numbers 1:24KJV
And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
1 Samuel 17:6KJV
The scattered seeds of these divine admonitions coalesce into a single, vital truth: the Christian life demands an active, watchful disposition. To be truly ready, as these passages enjoin, is not merely to anticipate future events, but to inhabit the present moment with attentiveness, discipline, and unwavering faith. This cultivation ensures the soul stands ever-poised for whatever task or trial divine providence may ordain, or for the quiet rest He promises the faithful servant. Such vigilance is the sentinel protecting the inner citadel, ensuring we are not found wanting when the Master calls or the hour demands our service or repose. Let us, therefore, embrace this sacred duty, trimming our lamps and guarding our hearts, prepared in spirit and truth for His glory.