{"id":461,"date":"2023-01-17T10:36:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:00:30","slug":"10-bible-scriptures-to-be-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/es\/10-bible-scriptures-to-be-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Bible Scriptures To Help You Be Ready For Any Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To be ready for any season can be a tall ask and overwhelming if you look at the whole picture only. Sometimes you need to zoom in and pay attention to the details. Start with the step you&#8217;re on and you&#8217;ll soon scale the whole staircase with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>There is a big difference between <strong>getting ready<\/strong> and <strong>being ready<\/strong>. Getting ready happens specifically before an event and <strong>being ready means you live prepared.<\/strong> It&#8217;s a state of readiness.<\/p>\n<p>If you look at an athlete, they don&#8217;t just intentionally prepare for their event, but they stay ready. They keep themselves fit and on point so that they can compete at any time. If we look at a profession like that of a medical doctor or a lawyer. They prepare themselves by going to college, but they stay current in their fields by knowing the latest facts and procedures. They don&#8217;t operate on outdated information.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/es\/10-bible-scriptures-to-be-ready\/#What_should_you_be_ready_for\" >What should you be ready for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/es\/10-bible-scriptures-to-be-ready\/#What_do_I_do_to_be_ready\" >What do I do to be ready?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/es\/10-bible-scriptures-to-be-ready\/#10_Bible_Scriptures_to_Be_Ready_for_Any_Season\" >10 Bible Scriptures to Be Ready for Any Season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/es\/10-bible-scriptures-to-be-ready\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_be_ready_for\"><\/span>What should you be ready for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As believers, we need to be ready for anything and everything. If that sounds hard, don&#8217;t worry, there is a simple formula that the Apostle Paul gave us that we can apply to help us get ready and be ready.<\/p>\n<p>Ephesians 6:10-17 describes a routine of putting on God&#8217;s armour so that we can<strong> be ready <\/strong>to<strong> face the schemes of the devil<\/strong>. Paul knew that all of us would encounter the enemy at some time or other in life and that when that evil day comes, we would need to stand unwavering.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>But why is it so important to be ready? Why can&#8217;t I just cross the bridge when I get to it, or fly by the seat of my pants?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When we make decisions <em>as we go along<\/em>, we don&#8217;t have the advantage that we would have had if we had time to prepare. We have to use the information provided <em>in the moment<\/em> \u2013 there is no room for flexibility or time to check facts, compare strategies and to top it all, the stress and anxiety are very real.<\/p>\n<p>To some, this may be a thrilling ride, but imagine if you had a do-over and this time you were well-prepared. How different would our result be? Preparation has heaps of benefits and <strong>just being ready<\/strong> really boosts your overall confidence. We are grounded and focused and it&#8217;s harder to pull the wool over our eyes. We deal with problems more efficiently and we easily anticipate the outcome.<\/p>\n<h5>RELATED: <a href=\"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/es\/extra-oil-8-ways-the-holy-spirit-helps-you\/\">Extra Oil: 8 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps You <\/a><\/h5>\n<p>King David understood this all too well. When he faced Goliath, he refused to wear the king&#8217;s armour because he said that he had not tested it. He preferred to use what he already knew. He said he had fought the bear and the lion and that God had delivered him from both of them and would do so with the Philistine. His confidence came because He was tested in trusting Him. He <strong>was prepared to face Goliath<\/strong> and <strong>he defeated him<\/strong> (1 Samuel 17).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_to_be_ready\"><\/span>What do I do to be ready?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"text Eph-6-10\">We have tested armour and we need to put it on so that we get used to it long before the day arrives. Each piece of armour is vital and serves an important purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"text Eph-6-10\">Ephesians 6:10-17, NIV<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"text Eph-6-10\">Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.<\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-29349\" class=\"text Eph-6-11\"><sup class=\"versenum\">11\u00a0<\/sup>Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil\u2019s schemes.<\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-29350\" class=\"text Eph-6-12\"><sup class=\"versenum\">12\u00a0<\/sup>For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"en-NIV-29351\" class=\"text Eph-6-13\"><sup class=\"versenum\">13\u00a0<\/sup>Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.<\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-29352\" class=\"text Eph-6-14\"><sup class=\"versenum\">14\u00a0<\/sup>Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,<\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-29353\" class=\"text Eph-6-15\"><sup class=\"versenum\">15\u00a0<\/sup>and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"en-NIV-29354\" class=\"text Eph-6-16\"><sup class=\"versenum\">16\u00a0<\/sup>In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.<\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-29355\" class=\"text Eph-6-17\"><sup class=\"versenum\">17\u00a0<\/sup>Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-638 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/romans-60601_1280-1030x678.jpg\" alt=\"Roman Soldier in full armour and he is geared to be ready for anything\" width=\"1030\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/romans-60601_1280-1030x678.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/romans-60601_1280-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/romans-60601_1280-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/romans-60601_1280-705x464.jpg 705w, https:\/\/doseofencouragement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/romans-60601_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text Eph-6-10\">Paul used the image of a ready soldier to describe God&#8217;s armour. The first five pieces are defensive, but the last one, the Sword of the Spirit, is offensive \u2013 it&#8217;s designed to attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>1. Belt of Truth buckled around your waist<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Jesus is the truth (John 14:6). All truth starts with him. The belt helps us to distinguish between what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotquestions.org\/what-is-truth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">truth<\/a> is and what it isn&#8217;t. Jesus said we will know the truth and the truth will set us free (John 8:32).<\/p>\n<h5><strong>2. Breastplate of Righteousness in place<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>We protect ourselves with the righteousness of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21). Interestingly, it&#8217;s a breastplate because we are told in Proverbs 4:23 to protect and guard our hearts above all else. We are righteous when we are in a right relationship with God.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. Your Feet are fitted with the Readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Our feet represent our walk with God, and the gospel of peace is the good news that the death and resurrection of Jesus brought us. Through His sacrifice, salvation came to us. When we stand firm in this revelation, we walk unhindered.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>4. Shield of Faith <\/strong>to<strong> extinguish all the flaming arrows <\/strong>of the<strong> evil one<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Faith <em>(gk. pistis)<\/em> is trust, confidence, assurance and belief in God. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). We put our hope and trust in Him, knowing He will perfect our faith. God is also a shield around us, protecting us from danger (Psalm 3:3). We <strong>use faith as a shield<\/strong> to fend off all sorts of attacks, including doubt, low self-esteem and quitting.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>5. The Helmet of Salvation<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The helmet protects our heads in battle (Psalm 140:7). Daily, we are facing a war against our minds. Our enemy understands that to win the war, he just needs to get us to believe we have already been conquered. We have to guard against negative thoughts by practising self-control (1 Thessalonians 5:8) and placing ourselves under Christ&#8217;s headship. We essentially put on the mind of Christ.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>6. Sword of the Spirit, <\/strong>which is <strong>the Word of God<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The Sword is an offensive weapon and it serves as a warning to the enemy. Paul likened the sword to God&#8217;s Word. It is like a two-edged or double-edged sword and it cuts through truth and falsehood. It is a discerner. The Greek word <span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\"><em>distomos<\/em> consists of &#8216;<strong>di<\/strong>&#8216;, which <em>means two<\/em> and <strong>&#8216;stomo&#8217;<\/strong>, the word <em>mouth<\/em>. So put together, it means a two-mouthed sword. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Activation of God&#8217;s Word in our lives comes through speaking. We start by reading and spending time in God&#8217;s word and when a situation arises, the Holy Spirit drops a quickened word <em>(gk. rhema)<\/em> from the recesses of your heart. That word then begins to become a revelation to you and you then speak it. That is what a two-mouthed sword is all about. First, God speaks\u2013 written or rhema word and then you speak the word.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hebrews 4:12 says <span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">the word of God is quick, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Bible_Scriptures_to_Be_Ready_for_Any_Season\"><\/span>10 Bible Scriptures to Be Ready for Any Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Proverbs 22:3, NLT<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.<\/p>\n<p><em>Matthew 24:44, TPT<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">So always be ready, alert, and prepared, because, at an hour when you&#8217;re not expecting him, the <span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"povykd\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjglJj-8P38AhUXRsAKHTKuB6wQmpgGegQIGhAD\"><span class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"Son of Man\">Son of Man<\/span><\/span><\/span> will come.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Mark 13:33-37, NLT<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"lang-en\">33\u00a0<span class=\"words-of-christ\">And<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">since<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">you<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">don\u2019t<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">know<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">when<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">that<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">time<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">will<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">come<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">be<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">on<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">guard<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">! <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">Stay<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">alert<\/span>! 34\u00a0<span class=\"words-of-christ\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">The<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">coming<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">of<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">Son<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">of<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">Man<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">can<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">be<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">illustrated<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">by<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">story<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">of<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">a<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">man<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">going<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">on<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">a<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">long<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">trip<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">. <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">When<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">he<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">left<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">home<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">,<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">he<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">gave<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">each<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">of<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">his<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">slaves<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"words-of-christ\">instructions<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">about<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">work<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">they<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">were<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">to<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">do<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">and<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">he<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">told<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">gatekeeper<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">to<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">watch<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">for<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">his<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">return<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">.<\/span> 35\u00a0<span class=\"words-of-christ\">You<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">too<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">must<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">keep<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">watch<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">! <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">For<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">you<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">don\u2019t<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">know<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">when<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">master<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">of<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">household<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">will<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">return<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">in<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">the<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">evening<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">at<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">midnight<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">before<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">dawn<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">, <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">or<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">at<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">daybreak<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">.<\/span> 36\u00a0<span class=\"words-of-christ\">Don\u2019t<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">let<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">him<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">find<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">you<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">sleeping<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">when<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">he<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">arrives<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">without<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">warning<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">.<\/span> 37\u00a0<span class=\"words-of-christ\">I<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">say<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">to<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">you<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">what<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">I<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">say<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">to<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">everyone<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">: <\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">Watch<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">for<\/span> <span class=\"words-of-christ\">him<\/span><span class=\"words-of-christ\">!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Luke 12:35-38, NIV<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text Luke-12-35\"><span class=\"woj\"><sup class=\"versenum\">35\u00a0<\/sup>\u201cBe dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,<\/span><\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-25496\" class=\"text Luke-12-36\"><span class=\"woj\"><sup class=\"versenum\">36\u00a0<\/sup>like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.<\/span><\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-25497\" class=\"text Luke-12-37\"><span class=\"woj\"><sup class=\"versenum\">37\u00a0<\/sup>It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.<\/span><\/span> <span id=\"en-NIV-25498\" class=\"text Luke-12-38\"><span class=\"woj\"><sup class=\"versenum\">38\u00a0<\/sup>It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Romans 13:11, NKJV<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"lang-en\">11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now, our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.<\/p>\n<p>2 Timothy 4:2, NLT<\/p>\n<p>Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.<span class=\"p\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Titus 3:1-2, NASB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\"><span class=\"text Titus-3-1\"><span class=\"chapternum\">3\u00a0<\/span>Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,<\/span> <span id=\"en-NASB-29913\" class=\"text Titus-3-2\"><sup class=\"versenum\">2\u00a0<\/sup>to slander no one, not to be contentious, <i>to be<\/i> gentle, showing every consideration for all people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>1 Peter 3:15-16, NIV<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"en-NIV-30440\" class=\"text 1Pet-3-15\"><sup class=\"versenum\">15\u00a0<\/sup>But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, <span id=\"en-NIV-30441\" class=\"text 1Pet-3-16\"><sup class=\"versenum\">16\u00a0<\/sup>keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Revelation 3:3, NLT<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don\u2019t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.<\/p>\n<p><em>Revelation 19:7, NIV<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"std-text\">\n<div class=\"poetry top-05\">\n<p class=\"line\"><span id=\"en-NIV-31025\" class=\"text Rev-19-7\"><sup class=\"versenum\">7\u00a0<\/sup>Let us rejoice and be glad <\/span><span class=\"indent-1\"><span class=\"text Rev-19-7\">and give him glory! <\/span><\/span><span class=\"text Rev-19-7\">For the wedding of the Lamb has come, <\/span><span class=\"indent-1\"><span class=\"text Rev-19-7\">and his bride has made herself ready.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we put on the armour of God and take up His Sword, we will be ready for anything. Our weapons are not futile, they are powerful\u2013 mighty in God (2 Corinthians 10:4). 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