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How to Practically Prepare as the End Time Pressure Increases
By David Silver - Nov 16, 2021
Failing to Prepare is Preparation to Fail – (Joel Chernoff)
Since the current Covid-19 pandemic began in early 2020, daily life has changed dramatically for multitudes of people around the World. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and ‘Green Passports’ for entry into public places have made many people in those nations angry, depressed, and have even driven some to suicide. For Believers in Yeshua, many of our congregations have been limited to a small number of people, or completely closed down for weeks or months, preventing us from fellowshipping with each other, whereas the Apostle Paul encourages us to fellowship more as the days get darker. Earning a living, going to school, attending your congregation, and meeting with other brothers and sisters, family and friends may become even more difficult and ultimately impossible in the days ahead us. How do we best prepare for this scenario, when it becomes a reality where we live?
1. Be Prepared Spiritually is the most important thing I can encouraged you to do. We need to have both of our feet firmly anchored on the rock and that rock is Yeshua and the Covenant relationship that His precious blood seals with our Father in Heaven. We need to be so close to Yeshua and through him close to the Father, that He will lead us and guide us by His Holy Spirit. One of my favorite Bible verses is in Daniel 11:32 Those who know their GOD shall be strong and do great exploits. The key in that verse is to Know our GOD and the small still voice of His Ruach.
2. Be Prepared Emotionally to be able to deal with the emotional stress of our world falling apart around us. If people are falling apart now because they were not able to go to the shopping mall, gym, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, how will they deal emotionally if they can not buy or sell at all (without the accepted mark), and not being able to see their family or friends? How about young mothers of babies and little children, screaming their lungs out because they are starving, with no food in their homes? Again the only answer to that very stressful situation is to know and trust in the LORD with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Remember that the 3 million Isralites survived 40 years living in the desert, with no supermarkets, or even a corner store in sight. One of the most overlooked miracles in the Bible is that their clothes and sandals did not wear out for all those years. YHVH is able to supply all of our needs if we put our trust in HIM.
3. Be Prepared Physically …. Ever since I became a Believer and a student of the End Times, I realized that we all need to maintain a reasonable degree of physical fitness as we may need to walk or even run a long way when things turn nasty, to save our own life or the lives of our family and friends. Or we may need to endure some other physical challenge to survive what lies ahead. I am not talking about becoming Superman or Superwoman, just to keep our amazing God-given bodies in reasonable shape and fitness. That means we need to eat healthy and keep our weight in order.
4. Be Prepared Practically There is a well know saying in English, “GOD helps those who help themselves.” I have not found that in the Bible, but I do believe there is some truth in it. I have seen that working in my own life in several situations where I was praying and asking God to do something practical for me. I did not just pray and then sit back waiting for God to do it, but I took some simple action myself, and God breathed on my simple action and the prayer request was answered. We are most likely not going to be able to fully save ourselves in the days and troubles that we will have to face in the days ahead, but I believe if we do what we can to assist our survival, God will step in (like He did for Israel in the Six-Day War in 1967) and give us the victory.
Here are some practical preparations:
* a good medical kit and stock of medical supplies in a handy and safe place
* a sensible supply of non-perishable food and drinking water stored in a handy and safe place, and some containers of water for washing
* flashlights and a supply of batteries
* a battery powered radio to monitor news reports and public notices
* a backup body waste & trash disposal plan
* an emergency plan to be able to contact family, friends and people who you are in regular fellowship with – high powered walkie-talkies are a good idea
* for those in cold climates a source of heating – best option a wood stove if available
Some other suggestions:
* a system to generate electricity or to charge rechargeable batteries – perhaps solar or wind powered
attend a first aid course
* if you are Jewish and still living in captivity in the nations, you need an emergency plan to get to Israel
* if you are not Jewish make plans to assist Jewish people in your area to escape and get to Israel
What I have shared above is specifically relevant to help us survive the End Time scenario that we see in Matthew 24, Luke 21 and the book of Revelation, however much of what I have written also applies to any kind of natural disaster that may strike the area where we live. Storms, fires, earthquakes and even objects from space can hit anywhere, often with out prior warning, giving no time to prepare a survival kit. Remember “Failing to Prepare is Preparation to Fail.” Do not delay – begin your preparations as soon as you can and may the LORD lead you, guide you and supply all of your needs, in the name of Yeshua – AMEN !
Reprinted with permission from Kehila News Israel.
ed note: in Hebrew thought time is plotted on a spiral and events are plotted along that, the same or similar events intersecting the spiral at intervals. So end times scenarios can and do recur as time progresses. In fact, when those passages the author mentioned were written they were meant to address problems of the end times, which people of the 1st cen CE thought they were in! I do believe the time is close, however we may be in the prep stage, or the warmup, or however you want to express it. Regardless, things can and probably will get bad. And even if they don’t disasters, both natural and manmade can and do recur. Being prepared means that instead of being part of the problem (clearing the shelves of toilet paper, for example) you are part of the solution since you can leave things for those who did not prepare. You may also be able to share with loved ones.
One thing the author did not talk about, probably because it is controversial is you need a plan in place for self defense. You have only to look at ANIFFA and BLM and the recent havoc they caused to see the need for this. Now imagine them hungry and desperate because of the mess they have made and you will have an idea. Firearms may or may not be your answer. But having like minded friends and family with you will be critical. That is unless you can be awake and alert 24/7 and still fight like Bruce Lee on steroids. That said, I have edged weapons and have trained to use them. Easy to learn to use effectively and legal to buy and own, even in NYC and Chicago. So while I’d like a Ma-Deuce (50 cal machine-gun), it is not absolutely necessary. But having and working a plan in place is.
Preparedness is not a dirty word, nor is defending your family a bad thing. But the signs of the times given in the Bible are there for us to know and prepare, both spiritually and physically. As believers I think we have a responsibility to be ready:
Proverbs 20:4 ESV The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
Matthew 25:1-13 NASB “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take extra oil with them; but the prudent ones took oil in flasks with their lamps. Now while the groom was delaying, they all became drowsy and began to sleep. But at midnight there finally was a shout: ‘Behold, the groom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. But the foolish virgins said to the prudent ones, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’ However, the prudent ones answered, ‘No, there most certainly would not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’ But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the groom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Yet later, the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you.’ Be on the alert then, because you do not know the day nor the hour.
By David Silver - Nov 16, 2021
Failing to Prepare is Preparation to Fail – (Joel Chernoff)
Since the current Covid-19 pandemic began in early 2020, daily life has changed dramatically for multitudes of people around the World. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and ‘Green Passports’ for entry into public places have made many people in those nations angry, depressed, and have even driven some to suicide. For Believers in Yeshua, many of our congregations have been limited to a small number of people, or completely closed down for weeks or months, preventing us from fellowshipping with each other, whereas the Apostle Paul encourages us to fellowship more as the days get darker. Earning a living, going to school, attending your congregation, and meeting with other brothers and sisters, family and friends may become even more difficult and ultimately impossible in the days ahead us. How do we best prepare for this scenario, when it becomes a reality where we live?
1. Be Prepared Spiritually is the most important thing I can encouraged you to do. We need to have both of our feet firmly anchored on the rock and that rock is Yeshua and the Covenant relationship that His precious blood seals with our Father in Heaven. We need to be so close to Yeshua and through him close to the Father, that He will lead us and guide us by His Holy Spirit. One of my favorite Bible verses is in Daniel 11:32 Those who know their GOD shall be strong and do great exploits. The key in that verse is to Know our GOD and the small still voice of His Ruach.
2. Be Prepared Emotionally to be able to deal with the emotional stress of our world falling apart around us. If people are falling apart now because they were not able to go to the shopping mall, gym, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, how will they deal emotionally if they can not buy or sell at all (without the accepted mark), and not being able to see their family or friends? How about young mothers of babies and little children, screaming their lungs out because they are starving, with no food in their homes? Again the only answer to that very stressful situation is to know and trust in the LORD with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Remember that the 3 million Isralites survived 40 years living in the desert, with no supermarkets, or even a corner store in sight. One of the most overlooked miracles in the Bible is that their clothes and sandals did not wear out for all those years. YHVH is able to supply all of our needs if we put our trust in HIM.
3. Be Prepared Physically …. Ever since I became a Believer and a student of the End Times, I realized that we all need to maintain a reasonable degree of physical fitness as we may need to walk or even run a long way when things turn nasty, to save our own life or the lives of our family and friends. Or we may need to endure some other physical challenge to survive what lies ahead. I am not talking about becoming Superman or Superwoman, just to keep our amazing God-given bodies in reasonable shape and fitness. That means we need to eat healthy and keep our weight in order.
4. Be Prepared Practically There is a well know saying in English, “GOD helps those who help themselves.” I have not found that in the Bible, but I do believe there is some truth in it. I have seen that working in my own life in several situations where I was praying and asking God to do something practical for me. I did not just pray and then sit back waiting for God to do it, but I took some simple action myself, and God breathed on my simple action and the prayer request was answered. We are most likely not going to be able to fully save ourselves in the days and troubles that we will have to face in the days ahead, but I believe if we do what we can to assist our survival, God will step in (like He did for Israel in the Six-Day War in 1967) and give us the victory.
Here are some practical preparations:
* a good medical kit and stock of medical supplies in a handy and safe place
* a sensible supply of non-perishable food and drinking water stored in a handy and safe place, and some containers of water for washing
* flashlights and a supply of batteries
* a battery powered radio to monitor news reports and public notices
* a backup body waste & trash disposal plan
* an emergency plan to be able to contact family, friends and people who you are in regular fellowship with – high powered walkie-talkies are a good idea
* for those in cold climates a source of heating – best option a wood stove if available
Some other suggestions:
* a system to generate electricity or to charge rechargeable batteries – perhaps solar or wind powered
attend a first aid course
* if you are Jewish and still living in captivity in the nations, you need an emergency plan to get to Israel
* if you are not Jewish make plans to assist Jewish people in your area to escape and get to Israel
What I have shared above is specifically relevant to help us survive the End Time scenario that we see in Matthew 24, Luke 21 and the book of Revelation, however much of what I have written also applies to any kind of natural disaster that may strike the area where we live. Storms, fires, earthquakes and even objects from space can hit anywhere, often with out prior warning, giving no time to prepare a survival kit. Remember “Failing to Prepare is Preparation to Fail.” Do not delay – begin your preparations as soon as you can and may the LORD lead you, guide you and supply all of your needs, in the name of Yeshua – AMEN !
Reprinted with permission from Kehila News Israel.
ed note: in Hebrew thought time is plotted on a spiral and events are plotted along that, the same or similar events intersecting the spiral at intervals. So end times scenarios can and do recur as time progresses. In fact, when those passages the author mentioned were written they were meant to address problems of the end times, which people of the 1st cen CE thought they were in! I do believe the time is close, however we may be in the prep stage, or the warmup, or however you want to express it. Regardless, things can and probably will get bad. And even if they don’t disasters, both natural and manmade can and do recur. Being prepared means that instead of being part of the problem (clearing the shelves of toilet paper, for example) you are part of the solution since you can leave things for those who did not prepare. You may also be able to share with loved ones.
One thing the author did not talk about, probably because it is controversial is you need a plan in place for self defense. You have only to look at ANIFFA and BLM and the recent havoc they caused to see the need for this. Now imagine them hungry and desperate because of the mess they have made and you will have an idea. Firearms may or may not be your answer. But having like minded friends and family with you will be critical. That is unless you can be awake and alert 24/7 and still fight like Bruce Lee on steroids. That said, I have edged weapons and have trained to use them. Easy to learn to use effectively and legal to buy and own, even in NYC and Chicago. So while I’d like a Ma-Deuce (50 cal machine-gun), it is not absolutely necessary. But having and working a plan in place is.
Preparedness is not a dirty word, nor is defending your family a bad thing. But the signs of the times given in the Bible are there for us to know and prepare, both spiritually and physically. As believers I think we have a responsibility to be ready:
Proverbs 20:4 ESV The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
Matthew 25:1-13 NASB “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take extra oil with them; but the prudent ones took oil in flasks with their lamps. Now while the groom was delaying, they all became drowsy and began to sleep. But at midnight there finally was a shout: ‘Behold, the groom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. But the foolish virgins said to the prudent ones, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’ However, the prudent ones answered, ‘No, there most certainly would not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’ But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the groom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Yet later, the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you.’ Be on the alert then, because you do not know the day nor the hour.
