Preparedness - a state or condition of being completely ready for something, especially some kind of disaster

Are you completely ready? - Matthew 25: 1-13

Readiness should be a state that everyone who believes in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ remains in.

How to stay ready:

1. Prayer

2. Fasting

3. Read the word

4. Coming together in fellowship

5. Sharing the gospel

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Jonah received an assignment from God but ran away and fell asleep while in disobedience. As Jonah's story continues, we see that he is swallowed up by a fish as a consequence of his disobedience but later flips the script and repents.

His act of repentance causes him to be rescued by God and an entire nation to be saved. That's the good news! There is a flip side - when we choose to be obedient, we reap the fruits of it - salvation, hope and good rewards.

Prayer: God, wake me up to the things that I have been disobedient in and help to move forward in obedience. I ask that you forgive me for neglecting what you said and doing my own thing. Help me to walk in your perfect way, in Jesus name, amen .

Jonah received an assignment from God but ran away and fell asleep while in disobedience. Are some of us like Jonah?

What things has God told us to do that we simply didn't and got comfortable in? What is God calling you to do right now?

Scripture reference: Jonah 1: 1-6

Prayer: God, wake me up to the things that I have been disobedient in and help to move forward in obedience. I ask that you forgive me for neglecting what you said and doing my own thing. Help me to walk in your perfect way, in Jesus name, amen .

So most cars/phones have GPS systems nowadays. We use them often to get us to places we've never been before. Most times getting where you have to go is pretty easy using the GPS, even if it leads you to unconventional places...

What about when our spiritual GPS, Holy Spirit, leads you to unconventional places? Do you panic or simply trust the GPS?

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Did you know that worship is an important tool in our faith? Let's dive in.

It acts as

1. A Gateway - 1 Sam 16:23

2. A Safe Space - John 12

3. A Battlefield - Joshua 6:1-21

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Settle definition -

3 Reasons why you should never settle:

1. God has more for you -

Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

2. You have to Grow: Fulfillment comes with more -

Ephesians 2:10 - “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

3. You will be held accountable- Matthew 25:14-30

 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

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We all struggle with worry, fear and anxiety... especially me! But God's word has given us an antidote to conquer and overcome it. Let's talk about!

Action Steps according to Phil 4:6-7

1. Pray- about everything

2. Say - what you need. Be like a child asking your Father. Children are almost never afraid to ask

3. Thank- God for what He did previously. Keep a journal of gratitude so you can look back and remember.

4. Experience- His peace. When we do all these things and engage God in this space - His peace guards us.

Lastly, amidst all the worrying and fear, REMEMBER

Exodus 14:14 -

”The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”“

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God’s got your back!

EXTRA READING:

Psalms 8

I recently got a performance evaluation at work... and that got me thinking what does a performance evaluation look like for a believer? Is it similar to the ones we get on our jobs? How are we graded?

Jesus tells just how He evaluates us in John 15. Let's talk about it.

Performance Evalution:

Can we take the challenge and evaluate ourselves this week? Share your scores on whichever platform you're listening on.