Are You Prepared for the Inevitable?

By Ray Gano

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

We have started another year – 2019. Who would have thought we’d make it this far – at least if you listen to all the doom and gloom folks, which at times I get lumped into that pile myself?

Much has been written and published by a host of commentators about the ominous signs ahead for our country’s government, economy, health and spirituality. In all my years of writing, I can safely say that things have dramatically changed in all four of these categories – and not for the better. But, that’s not really news.

Today, there seem to be two kinds of people in our world: those who are preparing for the inevitable and those who are, for whatever reason, ignoring it.

Blaring Civil Defense Sirens

Folks, the warnings are everywhere. They’re like blaring civil defense sirens that never shut off.

You would think everyone could hear them – but only a few have responded. The rest just continue as they always have, unaffected by the unrelenting sound of the sirens.

Have you ever considered what your life would be like without just one modern day element, like electricity? In the 1800s it wouldn’t have been a big deal; but here in 2019, it would be catastrophic.

Remember when that strange missile soared through the sky unannounced and undeterred off the coast of California a few years ago? If a small nuclear device had been aboard one of those and detonated high enough over Middle America, chances are, most, if not all, of our country would have gone dark and stayed dark for months or years.

And, many of the things we take for granted every day that are powered by electricity would have been indefinitely shut down, having had the insides fried by an electromagnetic pulse generated from the explosion.

Just look at the crazy talk coming out of Iran. They are ramping up their missiles and they have come right out and said that they want to put America in the cross hairs. Don’t forget North Korea either.

America in the Crosshairs

Think if they did it.

Forget the abrupt halt that would have come to Wall Street and Main Street, not to mention our out-of-service cell phones, telephones, televisions, radios, computers, traffic lights, streetlights, coffee makers, microwave ovens, hairdryers and all those plug-in appliances we rely on each day to keep and prepare food for our families.

What do you think powers all the pumps and filtering systems that keep “clean” water coming into your house, condominium or apartment?

Imagine life without drinking water and running water for showers and flushing toilets. Guess you could build a little outhouse in the back yard or alleyway if you’re not the shy type and your neighbors don’t object.

But don’t build it around any nearby creeks or ditches because that may be where you must go for water to drink – that is, if you don’t mind the taste of fertilizer, weed killer and animal feces.

Think there will be plenty of bottled water for you to buy at the grocery store when the power goes out? Even if any are open for business or have anything left on the shelves, you’ll need lots of cash to make your purchases since today’s registers and payment card systems are all electronic and computerized.

Remember, those ATM machines are electronic and computerized too, so if you don’t already have plenty of cash on hand, you’ll probably be without the means to purchase food, water or anything else when the grid goes down.

Maybe you have some non-electronic items around the house you could take with you to the store to barter with. Not sure you’ll have many takers though. After all – it is food and water we’re talking about here and supplies would be limited.

And, that’s assuming your highly computerized automobile will even start or run to get you there. I suppose you could ride your bicycle to the store if you have one – if it’s not freezing or icy outside. But I really don’t think you’d be able to carry much back home with you on that bike anyway.

Logic suggests that when the power goes out for an extended period, desperation will eventually lead to growing violence and theft to survive.

Are you prepared for that?

I’m not trying to frighten anyone here. I’m just trying to point out how easily, quickly and dramatically things can change under certain circumstances and how important it is that we all thoughtfully and carefully prepare ahead of time – not wait to see what happens.

And if you think the government will help you under these conditions, remember, they’re going to be without electricity too and many of the electronic and computerized systems, equipment and devices it runs.

But the most important inevitability we should prepare for is our own demise.

Today is the Day of Salvation

If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior – the One who gave His life on that cross 2,000 years ago to pay for your sins and mine, then I encourage you to get on your knees right now in repentance and faith and confess that you are lost, dead in your sins and in desperate need of His salvation. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and receive the forgiveness of sins and the everlasting life only He can provide.

None of us know how much time we have left in this life or whether we will even survive another night – much less the difficult years ahead. Heed the call right now and surrender your heart and life over to the only begotten Son of God. Don’t wait for another time, another invitation or another opportunity, because it may not come.

Faith doesn’t procrastinate or panic – it prepares.

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” – Romans 10:13

This article appeared originally on Prophezine. Read it here: http://www.raygano.net/really-you-sure-youre-prepared-for-the-inevitable/?fbclid=IwAR3xwtRgZntW8WAnnTGV-RcM33EZ1YtoIlkKHxSTrctSauXTEAqhuQCxkCQ

Ray Gano, the executive director of Prophezine, was born in the early 60’s and raised in the Silicon Valley in California. He attended a private Christian school from 5th grade through high school. He’s known the Lord all his life, but only started really serving Him 110 percent in about 1993. He’s been into Bible prophecy much of his Christian walk. He lives in Texas with his wife Tracye and their four children. While visiting his best friend in Montana, he told him about what was going on in the world and that our time here is short. At first, he blew him off and said, “Yeah right, Rapture and the Mark of the Beast.” Tim told Ray to check it out for himself. So, as a good Berean would, he started digging into the Word and watching the news. Pieces of the puzzle started to come together. Israel a nation… Russia… the EU… smart cards… bio-chips… on and on it went. All this time Tim and Ray were sending e-mails back and forth keeping each other abreast of any news they found out. A little time later more people joined Ray’s e-mail list. And that is how Prophezine came about. Ever since that time Ray has had a sense of urgency about spreading the Gospel— telling people about the Good News that our Lord is returning soon. He started publishing Prophezine in about 1993. Learn more at  http://www.raygano.net.