Growing up, I was in a scouting program at church. They taught us a motto to live by. It was, “Ready! Ready for anything. Ready to work, play, serve, obey, worship, love, etc.” When things come up, I’ve found it’s better to be ready than not. When you’re ready, you can be proactive rather than reactive. As believers, we’re called to be ready for a lot of things as well. Ready to serve others. Ready to share our faith. Ready to lay hands on the sick. Ready for Jesus to come back. You and I can’t afford to live our lives unprepared for all the things the Bible tells us to be ready for.
Here are some Bible verses on being ready.
1. Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share with others.
1 Timothy 6:18 GNT
2. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Romans 12:13 NLT
3. So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate, and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.
Ephesians 6:14-15 GNT
4. Be dressed and ready for active service, and keep your lamps continuously burning.
Luke 12:35 AMP
5. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Matthew 24:44 NLT
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Devotions by Chris Hendrix 
I was in a scouting type program at my church too. It was called Royal Ambassadors (RA’s). Our scout master had a favorite saying, “Three is two, two is one, and one is none.” That was over 40 years ago, but I’ve never forgotten it. And yes, my friends refer to me as the “prep guy,” because I like to be ready for whatever is coming. Thanks for sharing the scriptures. There’s also the one where Paul encourages Timothy to be ready—in season or out. God Bless you and yours, Chris. Thank you for your consistent blog ministry. I read them all, brother!
Thank you! I’m familiar with RA’s. We must always be ready and prepared for whatever God may bring.
God bless you as well. You’re a blessing and an encourager!
Gayla and I still quite that motto to this day…Ready! Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen this similar message in the last few weeks. Prepare, Get Ready, Don’t delay, etc…. The Lord is telling us something, and we have been warned or alerted that something is coming. Is it the return of Jesus? Harder times? It’s something and I want to Stay ready!
Love you!!!
Serving Him Fit,
David Summerlin http://www.servingfit.com
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I’m hearing it louder each day. Preparation time is almost over. Jesus is coming back for a Church that’s ready! Keep oil in your lamp and be ready.
Thank you for your ministry and input into my life.