Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
March 7, 2021

Are You Ready?
by Bryan Gibson
Being ready, or being prepared—we understand the importance of that, right? In the workplace, if we’re not ready to do our job, we’ll be in trouble with the boss. In school, if we’re not ready to work hard, we’ll fall behind in our grades. In sports, if we’re not ready to compete, we’ll probably get beat. Doesn’t the same principle apply to our service to God? 2 Corinthians 8:19 speaks of those who had a “ready mind.” Is that what we have? If we’re not ready, if we’re not prepared to do the things that please Him, then the consequences will be far more serious. Let’s take the following test to see just how ready we are.
Are we ready to receive God’s word?
“These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11).
Are we ready for every good work?
“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work” (Titus 3:1).
Are we ready to give, to share the material things we have?
“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share” (1 Timothy 6:18).
Are we ready to give our lives for the Lord?
“Then Paul answered, ‘What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus’” (Acts 21:13).
Are we ready to give a defense, a reason for the hope in us?
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).
Are we ready to teach others the word of God?
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2). “I am ready to preach the gospel…” (Romans 1:15).
Are we ready for the Lord’s return?
“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke 12:40). “Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready” (Revelation 19:7).
“O can we say, we are ready, brother? Ready for the soul’s bright home? Say will He find you and me still watching, waiting, waiting when the Lord shall come?” (Will Jesus Find Us Watching?)

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The Prattmont Church of Christ is just what the name suggests, a church that belongs to Christ. We are not a denomination; we are simply a group of Christians trying very hard to practice the teachings of our Head, Jesus Christ. The New Testament offers a complete pattern for what each local church should be like—its organization, its worship, its work, etc. We are committed to following that pattern. We cordially invite you to attend our services. We would also welcome any comments or questions about this bulletin.

TIMES OF SERVICES:
(temporary during pandemic)
Sunday
Bible Classes………...9 A.M.
Worship 10:00 A.M.
Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.