What We Prepare For 

   The entire state of Florida is under threat from Hurricane Ian.  People are being warned to prepare for possible flooding from the storm surge and hurricane force winds.  Some will evacuate, others will stay and stock up on everything they think they might need to get through the next few days.  By this afternoon it will be hard to find milk, eggs, bread, and water in the stores.

   I am all in favor of the warnings and the urgings to be prepared for the worst and I sincerely hope that everyone is doing whatever they can to help survive this storm.  Still, I can’t help but think how readily people follow the warnings of weather forecasters but ignore the warnings of Scripture and our Lord to prepare for our eventual death.

   Death comes to all of us and yet many live as if it will never come, failing to properly prepare for that certain eventuality.  The damage caused by a hurricane pales in comparison to the eternal damage caused by failing to prepare for eternity.  Storm damage can be repaired, but the damage caused by failing to prepare for eternity is forever.

   My prayers are with those who will be most affected by the storm.  I pray for minimal damage and for no loss of life.  But even more important, I pray that all will become aware of their mortality and prepare for eternal life.