Even the Bible talks about being prepared for winter. It is one virtue of the Proverbs 31 woman or the "wife of noble character".
"When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple," (Proverbs 31:21-22 NIV).
When we lived on our acreage we had to be prepared for the livestock. February was lambing time so John would take time to look over his ewes every morning. If they looked like they were ready, he would move them into a pen in the heated area of the shed. After years of experience he became very good at telling when a ewe was ready. He also kept good breeding records.
The barn was filled with bales of nutritious hay, bedding straw, and pallets of feed. John had a chest filled with medications for all the usual ailments of sheep. He was ready for nearly every problem that a farmer could handle, short of needing a veterinarian. The Vet's number was on speed dial. He was prepared for every situation.
No matter what your plan is, the wise goal is to be ready. Unfortunately that is the way I pack bags for travel. If you are taking your car, it's usually okay, but if you fly, the extra weight and volume is not welcome. My car is ready for winter driving and unexpected stopping. I have the emergency kit, extra blankets, and bottles of water.
Believers also need to be prepared. We need to be ready for the Second Coming for we know not the day it will occur. Let us live ready. God blesses us each day; let us give Him the honor, the glory and the praise He is due each moment of our lives.
Glory be to God in the highest! Amen.
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