Prepper Recon

And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Mark 9:24

It’s fairly easy to claim we believe when the challenge comes from a colleague or coworker, but what about when it really costs us something? Do we believe enough to still believe when our faith will cost us a job like the Kleins from Sweet Cakes Bakery, US Marine Monifa Sterling or Coach Joe Kennedy? Are we so certain that the riches of heaven are waiting for us on the other side of the veil? What about when our faith means incarceration like it did for KY Clerk, Kim Davis? Are we so sure our imprisonment on this side will earn us a reward in eternal freedom? When your faith is life or death, will you still profess to know Christ, just as those who are being beheaded throughout the Middle East?

While no one can say what grade they’ll get on a test until they take it, there are a few simple indicators to give us an idea. When considering if you would be willing to loose your job for the sake of Christ, ask yourself, are you tithing? If you don’t have the faith to give up 10% of your income, it’s not likely that you’d be willing to give up the other 90% either. What about dying for Jesus? Do you make a priority out of reading His Word, praying and being part of a local church? If you can’t find time to live for Him, you probably don’t have the faith it would take to die for Him.

So, if a simple self examination has you thinking your faith might not be what you thought it was, should you just through in the towel? Not at all. The first step is the same as it was for the father in today’s verse. Tell Jesus you need help with your unbelief. Then, obey Him as he guides you in the correct steps to strengthen it. And remember, faith comes by hearing the Word of God, so you might have to replace some of the other things in your life with listening to good teachings or reading the Bible more often.

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