PREPARED IN ADVANCE

1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.

A few weeks ago my sister and niece prepared and baked their many little Christmas cakes ready to be marzipanned and iced in a few weeks’ time, waiting to be given away. They cooked them in baked bean tins, well in advance, so their flavour matures. Yum!😊

God tells us He has prepared things in advance as well. In Genesis 6 we read how God had prepared the plans to rescue Noah from the coming flood by having him build the ark to God’s exact specifications. 

Mark1:1-3 says Isaiah prophesied about John the Baptist who would come and prepare the way for the Messiah. God had prepared everything for the arrival of Jesus. The key players were all in place, including the angels.

James 1:12 says there is a crown of life prepared for those who love Him, and Jesus on His last night on earth told His disciples about His preparations for us all, for where we will spend eternity.

John 14:2-3 NLT There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.

You see God is never taken by surprise. He has everything prepared for us all, in advance. All we have to do is believe His words and receive what He promises, knowing not one word of all His good promises has failed.

Just in case you need some encouragement Jeremiah 29:11 says God has good plans prepared for you in this life as well as in the next, so don’t give up or be discouraged. Jesus said He came that we might have life, to the full, till it overflows. He has something cooking for you in the pipeline - all prepared, so don’t let the enemy tell you otherwise!😊 Thank You Lord! Amen.