Preparation.
Nearly two years ago, the city of Atlanta was facing an unprecedented water drought.
In fact, some of the largest cities throughout the Southeastern United States were at that time prepared to declare massive water emergencies.
Yet for the past two days, and what appears to be over the next five, the city of Atlanta will encounter more rainfall this week than it has over the past 5-7 years; causing many counties around the perimeter of the city to be under a flood watch.
As I was in search for my long-lost rain coat this morning, I am reminded of something I heard
Pastor Perry Noble (of NewSpring Church) say recently:
“A movement of God can never be PLANNED, but it must always be PREPARED for.”
Sometimes I wonder if we as believers spend way too much of our time praying for the plans God has for us to manifest, rather than doing what is necessary to properly prepare for them.
When it comes to relationships, many would rather pray for a spouse,
rather than prepare for one.
When it comes to areas of employment, many would rather pray for a new job,
rather than prepare for one.
Even within some of our churches, there are leaders who would rather pray for a new congregation,
rather than prepare for one.
Can you imagine how foolish Noah would have looked if he never built that ark? While many believe the rain would have never came had Noah not obeyed God and built the ark, I strongly disagree. Our lack of preparation has never caused God to stop moving (Matthew 7:24).
It saddens me how many people I know have become comfortable with drowning.
