Is your table set?

TOPIC: Preparation

SCRIPTURE: "The Lord of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all people..." (Isaiah 25:6)

OBSERVATION: This verse clearly says that our Lord works ahead. The word prepared in scripture means to make ready, in addition to its normal use describing preparation for the events, the word is used of preparation for the Messiah, of blessings that God has ordained and of judgment.
The part that I will be focusing on in this blog is preparing for the blessings that God has ordained.

APPLICATION: As I was reading through this passage the words "will prepare" grabbed my attention. Specifically, the verses says, "The Lord of hosts will prepare". The fact that our Lord works ahead speaks volumes to me. As I think through what this means for us, I can't help but think that it is our responsibility to work ahead, so that we can help prepare a "lavish banquet" for the people that the Lord brings to our church. I believe our Lord has been, is and will continue to send spiritually hungry people to us. Thus, I feel that it is our responsibility to work ahead and prepare a "lavish banquet" for these people. I believe God wants to truly bless so many people through His ministry at New Life. In order to see those blessings come to pass we must be willing to partner with the Holy Spirit. That means we must prepare ahead of time for what He want to do in these peoples lives.

Are you working ahead?
God is ready to pour out blessings!
Is your table set?

PRAYER: Father God, help me to work ahead as much as I possibly can so that I can thoroughly pray through each and every detail.