Preparing for the Storm

Is it time to make preparations for the storm? 

This weeks End Time Hour looks at biblical principles for surviving harder times; 18 helpful hints for living through trouble; Also is Russia preparing for war with Europe? Is the worst financial global crisis in history going to be triggered in the next few months? Germany's migrant rape crisis spirals out of control; A Temple Mount earthquake. The preparation for a third Jewish temple - 'no longer a dream' according to Temple Institute, plus an encouraging message for this end time hour.

In the account of Noah we can learn the two basic principles of survival;

Prepare a storm proof home for you and your family (Genesis 6:14-16)

Stockpile all the food you need (Genesis 6:21)

Other examples I would like to draw your attention to can be found in Proverbs 31 and Mark 13.

If we follow the plan laid out in Proverbs 31 we are told we will actually laugh at the future knowing we are fully prepared for what is to come. (v25, AMP, NLT)

Five key points on preparedness from Proverbs 31;

1. Buy a field and with your wages plant produce

2. Be energetic, strong and a hard worker

3. Have enough fuel to light your house late into the night (compare also with the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25)

4. Prepare warm clothes and blankets

5. Have enough to extend help to those less prepared

And finally Jesus own words of warning found in Mark 13 concerning the end times tell us to leave the cities and towns and make our escape to the hill country where it will be safer. I know of people who have done this, and even a pastor who relocated his entire church away from the city and into a rural area.

So friends, in light of the bibles exhortations and warnings to be prepared, it is certainly high time we start planning during these uncertain times now before it gets harder to make those changes later on. 

Below is a must do list to get you started on the road to survival. It is in no way exhaustive, just some pointers I've gleaned while researching for my books. I'm sure you can add some other things to the list too! Why not add your ideas to the comments section below and we can learn from each other.

18 things everyone needs to start thinking about

Store water. Bottled most practical. Store in glass bottles only. Plastic is poisonous. Shelf life is usually 1 year provided the water is stored correctly. ie cold temperature and in a darkened room or in light proof containers.

Collect rain water

Get a Water Purifier: With the right water purifier you can drink rain, river, pond and even water from a puddle!

Store food: Store freeze dried food. It can last up to 25 years if stored correctly. Also store canned food, like fruit, vegetables, meats and soups

Health: Eat healthy and get fit now. If you are out of shape you will be more prone to sickness, if you are overweight you will have less energy to walk any great distance should you need to.

Toiletries: Stock up on toilet paper, toothpaste, sanitary towels etc...etc...

Get finances in order: Back in 2009 the Lord spoke clearly to me about getting out of debt. Start clearing your mortgage now. Even if it means selling up and downsizing. Not only will downsizing help to reduce or even clear your mortgage, your smaller home will consume less energy. In the event of a total currency collapse you could end up losing your home depending on your type of mortgage. Think about other ways to start clearing any other debt you might have. Stop using the credit cards and start paying them off – then get rid of them. Think about nonessential things you have become accustomed to. For example Sky TV, or expensive mobile contract. Do you have two cars, can you reduce to one? How about going for a smaller vehicle that uses less fuel? Eat out less.

Stash cash at home.

Grow your own fruit and vegetables: You don’t need a large garden to grow your own veg.

Keep an animal or two: A goat will give you fresh milk, yoghurt and cheese. Keep chickens for a regular supply of eggs.

Consider moving into a smaller dwelling with larger land: Moving into a more rural area and into a smaller dwelling, will use less energy. More land will give you ample space to grow your own and keep chickens etc.

Looking for food (Foraging): Consider shooting (Not as easy for us brits as it might be for our American friends, but when push comes to shove, and its a matter of survival, we might be forced to adopt a different stance) In the UK there’s a lot of animals and birds to be found in the wild, rabbits, guinea fowl, pheasant, deer etc. Take up fishing. There are many different kinds of fish to catch in ponds, streams and on our coastlines. Foraging for plants: There are many edible plants in the wild: berries, mushrooms, stinging nettles, primrose, dandelion, Sea kale etc.

Rely less on electrical appliances: For example do you really need the dishwasher? It is even possible to get rid of the fridge too. Sounds drastic! But before electricity people used cellars or larders to keep their food cool, and of course if you’re growing your own, only harvest what you need. In fact my parents have a larder and it’s always cool, even in the summer time.

Energy: Use solar power, wind power, or if you happen to have a stream or river running through your land think about getting a water wheel. Use a wood burning stove to cook and heat the home.

Light: Stock up on lighters, matches, candles and batteries. Make sure you have a few good torches (flashlights)

Survival gear: Stock up on clothing, first aid kits, medication, bug out bag, dynamo radio, water purification tablets, Swiss Army knife, long range two-way radio, sleeping bag

Communication: In a scenario where communication is completely knocked out i.e., your mobile phone, internet and landline, a good old fashioned CB radio will become a necessity. 

Secure and protect your home.

If you have any other pointers comment below... 

In the meantime friends, take heart from the words of Jesus: "So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!" Luke 21:28

Jason Carter is author of Trumpet Blast Warning and Beyond Earthly Realms. Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

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