Are We Prepared?

Being in the Boy Scouts of America was one of the highlights of my childhood. Their motto is "Be Prepared." I have tried to apply this motto in my life in most respects. It is a really good motto, one that the five virgins who failed to fill their lamps with oil could have used to prevent their being left behind. Are we living our lives as people that are prepared for whatever God calls us to? Are we the ones who say to the Lord, when he is looking for someone to stand in the gap (Ezekiel 22:30), "Here I am, Lord, send or use me." We must be prayed up, filled up, and looking up, so that we can stand up, when we are needed!