Prepper Recon

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 16:25

Coach Joe Kennedy of Bremerton High School in Washington State is the latest American Christian to have lost his job over his commitment to Jesus.

People often associate today’s verse with martyrdom. For Christians who are being tortured and killed in the middle East at the hands of ISIS, that is a very real threat. It is, indeed, the ultimate expression of your commitment to your faith. But, while Kim Davis, the Kleins from Sweet Cakes Bakery, and Coach Joe Kennedy may still have breath in their lungs, they have paid a price for the sake of Christ. They have either lost their livelihood altogether, or suffered serious economic hardship. When you lose your job, you lose a significant part of your life. These faithful Americans will have a rich reward in the kingdom to come.

While we can take joy in these brave Americans’ coming treasure in heaven, it is not enough. We have to be willing to stand side by side with them. The best way to do that is to pray for them, but we should also put our money where our mouth is. Yes, I know times are tight, but we can all give up a soda or a cup of coffee and chip in a dollar or two. For those of us whom the Father has blessed with earthly wealth, it is so we can support his work. The Liberty Institute is defending Coach Joe in this battle and they are consistently in the fight for faith and freedom. If you can, please help them in the fight.

As we see the persecution of Christians becoming more and more prominent, we must brace ourselves for the day when it comes to our door. Since the majority of the persecution thus far has been financial, I recommend that you get on a strict budget and save as much as you can. If financial persecution never hits you, you’ll be better prepared to assist your brothers and sister who are affected by it.

Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark