Scripture:

Proverbs 31:25

"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."

"Prepared"

One of the things the Lord has been impressing on me is that we should be prepared. In verse 27, it says she does not eat the bread of idleness; in verse 25, it says "she laughs without fear of the future."   Why?  Is it because she is careless or unaware of reality?   No.   It is because she is prepared and free from anxiety, knowing that she is prepared for whatever tomorrow brings.   Two things:

• Strength and Dignity 

Being "clothed" in these qualities speaks of her inner character that defines who she is, and implies that her actions are guided by godly wisdom, resilience, and self-respect.

Laughs Without Fear of the Future

She is prepared; if the Lord came, she would be ready. Her life is prepared, ready. She is not just waiting for the next life event; she is prepared for it.

Oh man... The God Shot today is a zinger, it asks the question, are we prepared for Christ, are we clothed in the Character of Christ, is our future secure because of our relationship with Him?   Are we ready for His return, prepared to be with Him? Our lives should be lived in preparation for eternity, and I think we forget that.   This prompts us to re-evaluate our position and asks whether we're prepared.

Lord, if we are off track, place us back on the right path; if we are just carrying on living only preparing for today, change us, let us be like the Proverbs 31 woman in that our life is built around you and your Kingdom, our purposes are built on yours, we are not idle or unprepared, in  Jesus' name, Amen!