Grid Failure–Would you be ready?

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When will it finally happen?

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Above is a map of the USA.

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Here is a map of Europe:

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Middle east:

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Far east (China, etc):

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Some live without electricity already:

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Prediction raises preparedness issues

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I have heard a prediction of an “imminent” level 10 event, from Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, in which life would change as we know it,  due to a great disaster.

I would expect something of this magnitude would result in, or include, a power grid failure.

So…….

Would we be ready to go without power for weeks, or months, or years?

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Role of Faith and Action

While most will go into denial, refuse to prepare, and wait for God to rescue them, it is wisdom to heed warnings.

God will even use the unbelievers to deliver a message to us.

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“Believers” back in the time of Jeremiah and Ezekiel would not heed the warnings, and were overcome with invasions from the Babylonians.

But…..

“Unbelievers” back in the time of Joseph in Egypt, and Jonah in Nineveh, did heed the warnings and spared themselves.

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Revelation 6 describes the death of many during the Tribulation.

While much may be due to martyrdom in horrible circumstances, other deaths may be due to not heeding warnings.

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Jesus told us to “endure to the end,” which indicates it is possible to survive bad times.

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Ancient vs. Modern Times

A grid failure in the time of Jesus would have no meaning…but in this modern society, electricity is crucial to life for many.

This is because we are not prepared to live without it.

Before modern times, people had wood and coal for heat, and for cooking.

They had water wells for water, and had to walk to get it.

Most people now do not have this type of preparation.

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It is wisdom to be prepared…..

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Here is just one scenario due to a geomagnetic disturbance over North America:

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Questions:

The government is preparing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/us/as-worries-over-the-power-grid-rise-a-drill-will-simulate-a-knockout-blow.html?_r=0

Should we not do the same?

Do you have an alternative heat source?

Do you have blankets?

Do you have a kerosene heater? And fuel for it?

Do you have wood, or a make shift fireplace or wood stove?

Examples:

http://www.tractorsupply.com//ProductDisplay?productId=182382&urlRequestType=Base&langId=-1&cm_vc=-10005&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&catalogId=10051&storeId=10151

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Fireplace-Hearth-Freestanding-Stoves-Wood-Burning-Stoves/N-5yc1vZc4ls?Ns=P_REP_PRC_MODE%7C0

http://www.harborfreight.com/cast-iron-boxwood-heater-stove-32058.html

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Do you have extra food and water?

Remember, the water will not be pumped if the electrical grid goes down.

The stores will be closed or looted.

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Do you have flashlights, and other sources for light?

Remember, during blackouts, the crime is high, murders and looting.

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Do you have first aid supplies?

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Do you have a way to protect yourself and family from home invasion?

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Do you have an emergency plan in place with your loved ones?

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Judgment

America, and other nations, are being judged.

God is kind enough to do this in a gradual way, but please understand the judgments are increasing, not decreasing.

Believers need to wake up.

The Word says that it rains on the just and unjust.

This means believers can be caught up in the judgment against the wicked, if they are not spiritually and physically prepared.

Tragic deaths can be avoided if one seeks God with all their heart, and asks the Lord to inspire them, guide and teach them what to do.

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Take time to think about a grid shut down, and what an extended loss of power would mean to you.

Then prepare.

Most of all, repent of any wrongdoing, and ask God to protect and provide for you.