On the weekend the South Island of New Zealand was hit by a devastating 7.1 earthquake. (Christchurch and surrounding areas!)

Our Minister of Civil Defence is writing in the local paper, “PREPARATION KEY TO SURVIVING.” I am living in the north of the North Island of New Zealand and he is urging us Northlanders to think about how well prepared we are  for a natural disaster. We should have enough food and water stored away somewhere for several days. Torches and blankets must also be handy.

PREPARATION!

“Preparation is more important than the actual doing.” I read that every time when I visit a certain website. I like that.

‘The difference between adventure and disaster is preparation” – Anon

“Be Prepared” is an old motto.

Our Minister of  Civil Defence is urging us to think about how well prepared we are for a natural disaster.

The Bible, the Word of the Living God is urging us to think about how well prepared we are for the Coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Billy Graham says, “Readyness and watchfulness are all urged upon Christians, lest Christ’s coming, taking us by surprise, should find us unprepared.”

“…., for you know very well that the  day of the Lord will come like a thief  in the night.” – First Thessalonians 5:2