Practice Now!
Pilots practice various emergency procedures to get us all safely on the ground in case something happens. Airline pilots are regularly tested on their ability to handle them.
This paid off recently in Denver when an engine failed. Passengers got a thrill, especially those who could see the engine, but safely deplaned after landing.
Pilots have written emergency check lists, but memorize and repeat the initial critical responses in order to promptly and correctly respond.
Practicing emergency procedures is a discipline that applies to us as well.
Practice
We need to practice trusting God and turning to God now, while the pressure is off. If we know, in advance, what to do when times are tough, how to rely on the Lord, and automatically trust, turn, and rely, we can sail through the trial.
Challenge yourself this week to put God in the picture whatever comes your way. In times of blessing or trial, be aware that God is there. Thank Him. Turn to Him for wisdom and direction.
At the end of the day, review and determine to see the Lord in the events of your daily life.
Practice turning to God, learning from Him, and doing what He says.
Through practice, you prepare for inevitable difficulties.
Stay ready
Stay ready rather than scrambling when something bad happens.
As a child of God, you have the Holy Spirit in you. The same power that raised Christ from the dead works within you. Practice! Stay ready!
