be prepared

When people mistreat you in any way, do not be surprised. Do not let injustice or selfishness seem strange or shocking to you. Accept trials as you would the weather. Remember where you are temporarily living. Those who live at the beach expect the occasional hurricane. Those in the Mid-West expect tornadoes. In winter you expect ice storms. Why get emotional? Trials come. You do not feel that there is unfairness when the weather is difficult. It is a product of location and timing. The trials of the sin of others are no different. Do not think “injustice,” “I don’t deserve this.” Think of it as a part of life in this location at this time. Remain at a peacefully patient state as if it was a trial of weather. Who gets mad at hail? Who feels sorry for themselves when it is 100 degrees outside? Why are you upset at the effects of the curse within others? Think of sin in others like the weather. Be prepared for rough going every day. Bring an umbrella of patience. Cling to Our shelter as a part of daily life. Be surprised at a day without injustice. It is like sun in Seattle. John 15:20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master ‘ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word, they will keep yours also. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.