Prepared

Taiwan is holding air raid drills this week.  It is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) for our area.  The sirens will sound at 1:30 PM.  Traffic will be stopped and people must go indoors.  Police and military police will be dispatched to insure that people follow the rules until the siren sounds the second time at 2 PM.

Scripture tells us to be prepared:

• To work: Followers of Christ work with God to experience the fullness of salvation (Philippians 2:12-13)
• To pray: Followers of Christ pray at all times for all situations (Ephesians 6:18)
• To defend: Followers of Christ will face spiritual attacks (Ephesians 6:10-13)
• To welcome: Followers of Christ are waiting for Christ’s return (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3)
• To witness: Followers of Christ have opportunities to share with those who have not yet heard (1 Peter 3:15-16)

God does not give “air raid drills” to increase our readiness.  He tells us to be alert and watchful at all times.

Please pray for us to be ready for life and service in the above ways.

Prayer Items

• Visits to people who need encouragement and friendship are on our to-do list this week.  Please pray for us to be filled with God’s grace and love in each conversation.
• Praise the Lord that a 2-year lease has been signed enabling us to continue living in our current home.
• Shopping, repairing household items, and everyday life takes time and energy.  Pray that even in these things we will be aware of Christ’s presence and power that is with us.