Ezekiel 38:7 – Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.
The book of Ezekiel is full of powerful imagery, but one thing is clear. God reigns, and He is on the Throne working. In the passage above, the Lord told the prophet, “Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, an all thy company…”
Whether it is a cup of coffee or updating our calendars, we often fail to prepare for anyone else other than ourselves. Since we are naturally rather self-centered, this should come as no surprise if we are honest. However, the Lord’s message to Ezekiel can apply to us as well.
We are called to be prepare our hearts to seek God. If we are parents or grandparents, we should instruct our children to do the same and give them an example that demonstrates this commitment. If we lead people in the workplace, we should be faithful to provide them a godly example and afford them the opportunity to worship as we should also demonstrate.
No matter what our place in life, we should be prepared to give an answer for the hope that lies within us. This is the ministry common to all disciples. May the Lord help you and I to be prepared to serve Him fully!