Preparing For What Is Ahead Of You

”Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.“ – 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Preparation is Biblical and a necessity!

How do we prepare?

1. Feed Your Spirit –

Walk in the Spirit

Matthew 4:4, Rom. 8:4

2. Build Your Faith –

Set your minds on the things of the Spirit

1 Samuel 30:6, Rom. 8:5

3. Speak the Word –

Be led by the Spirit

Proverbs 18:21, Joshua 1:8

4. Praise –

Know who the Father is through the Spirit

Psalms 59:9-10, Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 15:2, Psalms 28:7, Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Peter 1:22, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Thess. 2:16:17

5. Pray

a. in the Spirit

b. Pray and Fast

6. Be transformed –

Hope in the Spirit

Eph. 4, Rom. 12: 2; 9

7. Sacrifice

Hebrews 13:15, Matthew 9:13, 1 Peter 2:5; 21, 1 John 3: 16-18

Learn to position yourself to be a vessel that receives from the Lord what you need on the journey that is ahead of you.