Be Prepared

Be Prepared
August 18, 2019

 

In 1907, Robert Baden-Powell, an English soldier, came up with the Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared. He published it in his book Scouting for Boys in 1908, writing that, “To be prepared means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.”

 

More than a century later, being prepared is still a cornerstone of Scouting. In the most recent edition of The Boy Scout Handbook it says that: His idea was that Scouts should prepare themselves to become productive citizens and strong leaders and to bring joy to other people. He wanted each Scout to be ready in mind and body and to meet with a strong heart whatever challenges await him.

 

This week, in our continuing study of Matthew’s gospel, we’re looking at Jesus’ last significant teaching for His disciples. And it’s this theme of “be prepared” that Jesus emphasizes over and over again.

 

So, what is it that Jesus is telling us to prepare for? And what does that look like in the life of a Christ-follower today? In this message we unpack those questions together and consider what implications Jesus’ instructions have for each of us.

 

Pastor Chris