10/05/2024
I was pondering this morning watching the sunrise, and began thinking about all the tasks that need to be done around here before winter. This got me thinking about all the things going on around the world and how the times are rapidly changing. If you’ve been following my sermons the last few weeks you know I’ve been focusing a lot on change. Today I wanna veer just a little and start to draw some parallel between the changes in ourselves and the changes going on around the world. I believe this message will be beneficial no matter your beliefs as the events happening are affecting us all. Being prepared for catastrophic occurrences like Hurricane Helene are not limited to one race, religion, or gender, matter of fact they actually highlight the necessity of community and love for thy neighbor.
Now I’m going to list off some things I believe you should be doing now to prepare for the worst. Just in case you don’t know, many people are dead or missing in several states that were impacted by Helene, and many many more are stranded with no food, water, or medications.
The lack of preparedness can be the difference between life or death and at minimum the amount of suffering. Oftentimes we do not have enough forewarning emphasizing the importance of being ready for anything at all times.
I would like to just take a second and tell you what I believe should be everyone's first priority. You would have to be blind to not see the devastation happening globally, or that the United States is on the brink of bankruptcy. You probably think I’m about to tell you silver and although that is true it is not the most important thing. Your top priority should be your soul, When you search for the Lord with all your heart, you WILL find him period. I can assure you I searched, and I found him and let me tell you, ever since then he has provided me everything else and some.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”.
Real quick for anyone who is new or doesnt know where to go find him, or wants to absolutely declare their faith follow me just a second before I move on. In Romans 3:23-26 The Bible says
“23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; THAT ALL OF US!
24 Being JUSTIFIED FREELY by his grace through the REDEMPTION that is in CHRIST JESUS:
25 Whom GOD hath set forth to be a propitiation through FAITH in his (JESUS) blood, to DECLARE his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 TO DECLARE, I say, at THIS TIME his righteousness: that he (JESUS) might be just, and the justifier of HIM (THAT'S YOU MAN AND WOMAN) which believeth in Jesus.
This is saying if you truly want to find Jesus then DECLARE at THIS TIME that you want to be justified by believing in Jesus. Claim it! Say it now, in your heart declare at THIS TIME now!! Scream it if you must.
Okay, now with that all settled here are a few things I believe you should be doing to prepare.
* Collecting as many gallons of water you can, you can use the water from the faucet. Boiling the water before you use it would be wise. You can google how to safely store water.
* Fill up all propane cylinders, DO NOT trade them for those at stores, those are only 20lbs and max pressure is 65 lbs. Take them into a propane dealer and have them fill them. It will not only be cheaper but they will be full.
* Candles, batteries, first aid, rubbing alcohol, peroxide, bleach and have extra for barter and trade.
* Real honey, lots of honey, a person can survive on honey alone. And have smaller bottles to use as trade or barter.
* Rice, noodles, beans, can goods. Store them in mylar bags and 5 gallon food grade buckets from Walmart.
* Flour, cornmeal, powder milk, pack some in smaller containers for barter and trade.
* Everclear and or vodka, whiskey for use as medicinal as well as sanitation. Stock smaller bottles separately for barter and trade.
* Old T shirts, do not throw them away or donate, you cut them into rags and cloths when no paper products.
* Coffee, Cocoa, sugar, seasonings and salt, also packed into smaller bags for barter and trade.
* Save individual packets of condiments that do not need refrigeration.
* Soap, laundry detergent, shampoo.
* Bug and insect control, sunblock.
* Sharp knives, hatchet, machete and wet/dry matches.
* Seed Vault, you can order online so you can grow your own food if necessary.
* Books on survival, projects, gardening, alternative medicine.
* Cheese cloth, jars, bottles,particularly glass for storage of items.
These are just a few things to consider please feel free to add anything you deem valuable. Thank You all for reading.
