Preparation

Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. …

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?

Get ready; prepare yourself, you and all your company gathered around you; you will be their guard.