By Cathy Kissner
“Prepare to Evacuate!” are orders that none of us want to hear. Yet is that not what Christ has told us do to? We often say as Christians, “Get ready for Christ to come,” yet we do little. How do we prepare for the evacuation Christ given us?
- Dwell daily in His presence through His Word
- Seek the Holy Spirit and His indwelling in your heart
- Praying continually to be guided
- Praying for those God has laid on our hearts—family, friends, coworker, church family
- Doing the work He has called you to—each job description is written for that individual
We, as Seventh-day Adventist, believe the Holy Spirit is withdrawing for the earth, therefore, we should not be surprised nor shocked by deprived human behavior, the increase of “natural disasters,” or the lack of Godliness in the occupants of the world. We are to prepare to evacuate this world. Not only this world but be prepared to evacuate our homes when the order comes.
So, how do we prepare to evacuate our homes? When the human mind begins to fear, fear takes over and can lead to irrational behavior. That is why it is important to have a plan in place before an emergency arises.
CLICK HERE for a suggested Emergency Evacuation Plan with details on what items to gather depending on the amount of time you have to safely evacuate. It sounds so simple, but, if you have a plan, it can work.
—Cathy Kissner is the RMC Adventist Community Services Coordinator. Photo by Justus Menke of Pexels.
