Is Your Suitcase Packed?

Submitted by: Sandra Harris Frey

Over a decade ago, my husband and our friends went on a weekend getaway to the lake. That is where the long standing joke they have with me began. For that weekend trip, I packed two suitcases and a makeup bag. One weekend. Two suitcases and a makeup bag. The joke is that I have a suitcase just for my makeup.

Over the years, my vacation packing practices have improved. I’m now down to one suitcase and a makeup bag; however, I have the largest sized handbag you’ve ever seen in your life! I hope they never catch on to my deception!

A person should be prepared for anything and that’s why my suitcase is always packed to the hilt. Most of the time, I’m prepared for virtually any type of weather change for me and any of our friends. My most helpful fashion tip? Never go to the beach without a sweatshirt, fleece jacket, rain jacket, and long pants.

Paul told us in 2 Timothy: 4-8 to preach the word and to be prepared for the Lord both in season and out. We have to be ready to tell others of God’s love and to minister unto them; therefore, we have to make sure we have the right gear packed in our “suitcase of life”. Do you have the right gear packed?

2 Timothy 4:1

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.