Victory Loves Preparation In this challenging Sunday service message at Coastlands Assemblies Church, Dr. Peter Hammond explores the biblical principle that opportunities, responsibilities and influence are entrusted to those who are prepared to use them faithfully. Beginning with the Assyrian challenge to King Hezekiah—"I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able to put riders on them"—Dr. Hammond connects Isaiah 37 with Christ's parable of the minas in Luke 19. While the servants who faithfully multiplied what they had received were given greater responsibility, the servant who failed to act lost even what had been entrusted to him. Through biblical teaching, historical examples and personal missionary experiences, this message emphasises that character, diligence, self-discipline and obedience determine how effectively we can be used in God's service. Opportunities reveal our character, obstacles are meant to be overcome, and hearing God's Word must lead to practical action. Christians are called not merely to admire biblical truth, but to apply it—to resist temptation, develop their gifts, fulfil their responsibilities, defend the faith, serve those in need and complete the work God has placed before them. There are horses for those who can ride them, ministries for those prepared to serve, messages for those ready to deliver them and missions for those determined to complete them. Use your opportunities or lose them. Prepare faithfully, obey courageously and seize the day for the glory of God.