“What no eye has seen,
what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived”—
the things God has prepared for those who love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Prepared
According to the Government of Canada website, Canadians should be prepared for natural disasters. The website says, “Although the consequences of various disasters can be similar, knowing the risks in your region can help you better prepare. Across Canada, we face a number of hazards, such as floods in many provinces, earthquakes in British Columbia, blizzards in Nunavut and tornadoes in Ontario. In addition to natural disasters, there are other types of risks, such as power outages and industrial or transportation accidents.
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Human beings prepare for lots of things – holidays and weddings, speeches and sermons, exams and houseguests. In preparing for something we use one of the most precious commodities we have – time. We don’t usually think of God has preparing for something, but He certainly does. The coming of Jesus took the Father millennia. He prepared for our redemption, and He prepares for everything else that He has planned for us. 1 Corinthians 2:9 says this: “‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ – the things God has prepared for those who love him.” If you are a follower of Jesus, nothing in your life happens by accident. God had been preparing for all that takes place in your life, and you can’t even imagine what that is. When the exciting things happen, praise Him. When the challenges come, trust Him, and praise Him still. He loves you deeply and has a plan to make you more like Jesus and to bless you as you remain in the centre of His will for your life. God is preparing right now for what you will face tomorrow. Trust Him.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley