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Every time I think about this truth, I am reminded of how important it is for me to do the right things today so I can be ready for what might happen in the future. So many people live their lives only reacting to the situations they find themselves in. In many cases this is no big deal, but in some it will surely bring the wrong reaction. The best way to ensure the right response is preparing for the action ahead of time. For instance, if you are fishing with the expectation of the possibility of an evening thunderstorm, you will be both prepared for it and not taken aback when it comes. Many times, in our spiritual lives we are thrown into a storm. The Bible is clear that these will come to all our lives from time to time. Thus, we need to expect them and be prepared for them as well. But how? We do this by knowing what the Bible says about these storms and by reading how God delivered His people in and through them. When we see how God responded then, we know how He will respond in our situation as well. As a result, we will not be blindsided by whatever comes our way. There is a Biblical principle here. It's this. Regarding our natural life, "you reap what you sow." If you sow into your life the truths about God now, you will reap the benefits of right reactions when you're caught in the storm later. Don't wait until you're in the storm to look for needed help. Everything you need to prepare for is available now.
Gary Miller
gary@outdoortruths.org
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for over 21 years. He has also
written five books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son
devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men's events for
churches and associations.
