A Biblical Perspective on Preparedness
When the power grid goes down, supermarkets will be cleaned out in 3 to 4 days and there will be 330+ million starving Americans wandering around looking for any scrap of food they can find.
It would only cost around $20-$40 billion to harden the grid, which is less than what we gave Ukraine last year.
By Jonathan Hollerman griddownconsulting.com
In the books that I've published in the past, I have made clear my faith and the importance of relying on God through hard times. Here, I would like to discuss the biblical perspective on being prepared. When discussing biblical principles, I realize it can be as contentious an issue as which gun is best suited to a SHTF situation, but I feel it is an important discussion to have. If you are a believer and have a true relationship with Jesus, then I want to make one point overwhelmingly clear: this chapter is MY belief on the subject based on my interpretation of the biblical truths set forth in scripture. I believe the bible is sufficient and inerrant, able to speak to us in today's age, and guide us through every decision we make and every aspect of our lives — even preparedness. Please feel free to contact me through my website and let me know what you believe on the subject.
There are two sides to the biblical discussion on prepping. There are the Christians who will cite stories, like those of Joseph in Egypt, on being prepared for hard times, and there are the Christians who will cite the example of the Israelites fleeing Egypt and how God miraculously supplied their every need during forty years of wandering through the wilderness. So what should we, as Christians, do? Should we make advanced preparations or rely solely on God’s miraculous provisions if hard times were to come about? I believe the answer is both.
However, before I start discussing scripture on the subject, let me first remind you of the three main reasons people (including Christians) don’t prepare for hard times. The first is ignorance, that is to say, not being educated on the subject. The second is the “ostrich head in the sand” syndrome: it’s much more comfortable to hope it will never happen. And the third is (especially for Americans) the assumption that the government will come to their aid.
In November 2014, Admiral Rodgers, US Director of Cyber Security, told Congress that what he fears the most is a cyber attack on our critical infrastructure (the electric grid) that could lead to massive loss of life and industry, that he believes it will happen in the very near future, and that they are completely unable to stop it. That is a huge revelation and he said it almost ten years ago! Yet the mainstream media has completely ignored it.
Just because the media isn’t covering the various grid down threats does not mean that it won’t affect you and your family… And banking on the military and FEMA to help you and 330+ million additional starving people all at the same time is not realistic, even when all electrical and communication systems are working.
The threat of EMP and the vulnerability of the electric grid have been widely known in the government since the 1960s. That’s over forty years and ten presidential administrations that have done nothing to harden our critical infrastructure or protect the electric grid. It would only cost around $20-$40 billion to harden the grid, which is less than what we gave Ukraine last year. The politicians don’t care! Supporting this doesn’t get them any votes at election time because very few people are aware that a threat even exists. …All the information is out there, yet no one is talking about it. I think it’s time for Christians to WRESTLE with this topic and be prepared for what may come.
I feel it is imperative that you educate yourself on the threat. …Information and education on the subject is paramount before making a decision. Researching the philosophy behind “prepping” is irrelevant if you don’t believe there are hard times ahead for our country. I strongly challenge you to spend AT LEAST a full day’s worth of time (over time if need be) looking at the evidence I put forth on the likelihood of a national grid-down scenario.
GRID DOWN: Death of a Nation Report - Starvation White Paper is an eye-opening report on the psychology and physiology of Human Desperation, Starvation, and living in a world Without-Rule-of-Law. (click link above to read)
Click on the hundreds of links I supply to government reports, news articles, and videos on the subject on my website. But understand, that’s just the tip of the iceberg of evidence about a grid-down scenario. Do your own research! Do your homework and pray about it before deciding if preparing for hard times makes sense for you and your family.
The arguments for doing nothing
I have a close friend from high school whom I respect enormously and I know that he loves the Lord immensely. During a discussion a while back about my profession as an emergency preparedness consultant, he mentioned that his stance is not to worry about the future and he is going to just trust in God when the time comes. He also mentioned the story of the Israelites escaping Egypt in Exodus and how God supplied their every need. That challenged me a bit, and made me second guess myself. It forced me to research that story to pray and deliberate on it. Did I not have enough faith? Was I not trusting God to miraculously supply my family’s needs should the worst come to pass?
Here is what I’ve come to personally believe. First, God took the Israelites out of Egypt and into a “wilderness” to wander for 40 years. This area is essentially a desert. To this day it would be near impossible to grow crops or raise livestock in this area of the Middle East, not to mention that there were approximately 3 million Israelites to be fed and watered each day. This is not a situation where the Israelites WERE capable of taking care of themselves. This was a situation where God led them to that place and only a miracle by God (manna) could sustain them and keep them alive, forcing them to wholly put their trust and faith in Him. I believe this is a great example of how God can supply mans' needs miraculously "when" he chooses to do so.
If I were to go for a week-long backpacking trip in the dry desert of Arizona, I would take supplies for myself to make sure I would have enough food and water. I wouldn’t just head out with the shirt on my back and expect God to miraculously save me and feed me. I am not insinuating that he couldn’t, I am just saying that it would not be a wise decision on my part to test Him. I think God expects us to be smart and responsible in our daily decision-making processes. This leads to the preparedness side of the story. The Israelites were slaves and had no way to, or even enough time to prepare for their quick departure out of Egypt. They didn’t have time to grow large crops and store away food to take with them or raise large quantities of livestock for their journey (not that the Egyptians would have let them do that anyway). This is an instance where God used many miracles to harden Pharaoh’s heart and let them escape the oppression of the Egyptians. God miraculously brought them out of the land of Egypt and miraculously provided for their needs. This is a wonderful story about God’s ability to do miraculous things to save His people. There is nothing in this story that I could find “against” preparing for hard times today.
Another common example I hear against prepping is the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17 where God directed ravens to come down and miraculously feed him during a famine: 2 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: 3 “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. 4 You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” 1 Kings 17:2-4 (NIV)
This is not an example where Elijah chose to go there and forgot to take food with him. This is an example where God specifically spoke to Elijah and instructed him to go somewhere while telling him that “He” would supply his needs while there. This is an instance where God specifically told Elijah to go somewhere and “rely on His provision.” There is nothing in this story against preparing for hard times. It is a story about a prophet trusting God. Ask any missionary who has ever sold their home and moved to a third world country, and they will tell you that if you are obedient to God, he can take care of your needs.
Last, some Christians will use the following passage [from Matthew chapter 6 as an argument] against prepping:
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
I think some people misinterpret these verses. These verses are specifically about worrying, NOT seeking after worldly pleasures, and making sure that you seek God first in hard times. It does not tell you not to buy clothes for your children, or food for tomorrow evening’s dinner. It is telling you not to worry about those things; that if you trust in Him, God will provide for you regardless of your financial circumstances. Do you sit at your table each night waiting for birds to drop food on your plate like Elijah? No, that’s silly. You go to the grocery store and buy all the food that your family will need for the upcoming week, planning out each evening’s meal and making sure that you buy all the ingredients to cook them. You probably even make a list of the food (supplies) you will need. Why? Because if you didn’t do this then you would have a hard time feeding your family next week and they would go hungry. Why is this so different from making a list of supplies you may need next year if there were food shortages? Where do you draw the line? What is the exact amount of food you are allowed to “store up”? Is it biblical to buy food for next week, but not next month? How about next year? Think about it.
By the logic of the legalist, this passage means it is unbiblical to buy food for tomorrow’s dinner because you’re not supposed to worry about tomorrow. We all know that is silly and, in my opinion, taking the scriptures out of context. In the same way, I think that if you use these verses against planning for the future, you need to re-evaluate whether or not you should own any kind of insurance. Why would you buy fire insurance for your house? It is extremely unlikely that your particular house will ever catch fire. What are you worrying about? If it does catch on fire and burn down, are you saying that you don’t trust God enough to miraculously rebuild it or give you another house? The same principle applies to health insurance, car insurance, or any other type of insurance that could bail you out of a hard time or potential accidents that are highly unlikely to occur. Why are you “worried” about them? Aren’t you just worrying about tomorrow then? Why do you spend thousands of dollars a year on insurance policies, “worrying about the future”?
I realize that this may seem to be combative to some. I assure you I am not trying to be. The premise is all the same. If you are a Christian and you have multiple insurance policies protecting you and your family from terrible things that MAY happen in the future, then how could you be against putting some extra food and water in your basement to protect against a likely SHTF scenario and feed your family? The answer is most likely because by today’s social norms it is acceptable (actually considered wise) to have those insurance policies, but prepping is not deemed normal or acceptable behavior and therefore it is looked down upon. So why do you buy insurance? Because at the end of the day, you recognize that there is a risk (even if it is extremely slight) that your home could catch fire in your lifetime and you don’t want to suffer the consequences of being on the financial hook for that house and all your beloved “stuff” you have in it. I would guess that 99.9% of people don’t have the cash in the bank to build a new house and refurnish their house out of pocket. I also believe that, if given enough time, I could easily make the case that there is a much higher likelihood of seeing a financial collapse or grid-down scenario in the near future than the likelihood that your particular house will catch on fire.
However, I do feel that the verses above are still applicable to a lot of Christian preppers. If you’ve done your research and understand what life is going to look like after the SHTF, it is very easy to fall into the trap of worrying and stressing over it. That is the overwhelming point of those verses: Do not worry. I am speaking from experience here and something that I struggled with in my early years of prepping. Preparing for hard times should be a peaceful proposition, knowing that you are going to be better prepared to take care of and feed your family when hard times hit. If your preparations revolve around fear, then you are doing it wrong! “But I’m not ready yet!” you say. I understand. That is where faith steps in. Trust me; I’m not completely ready myself.
In fact, I don’t believe you CAN be fully prepared for the horrible times that await us after the SHTF. You need to do what you can while still being responsible with the finances God has given you and set things aside as you can. Beyond that, you have to trust in God when the time comes. This is why I specifically tell people not to cash in their kid’s college fund or buy survival gear in place of paying your bills. You are still a steward of the money God has bestowed upon your family and required to spend God’s money (not yours) responsibly. I believe that you MUST find a balance between preparing and your family’s current financial obligations and needs…and every family is different. If you are a rich businessman, then maybe that means instead of buying an expensive beach house, you rent a beach house each summer and buy a small secluded cabin in the woods instead. If you are barely getting by, you need to establish a monthly budget and fit in your survival supplies where you can, a little bit each month. Again, everyone is different. Just do what you can in the natural and let God handle the supernatural.
A Biblical Case For Preparing
So what does the bible say in support of preparing? The first scripture I would point out comes from Paul’s exhortation to young Timothy, a letter the apostle intended as a training manual faithful leadership and stewardship.
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8
Now in context, the surrounding verses are discussing taking care of and providing for widows and your parents in their old age. We are called as Christians to take care of and feed those who can’t take care of themselves. How are you supposed to do that after the SHTF if you can’t even feed yourself?
However, I also want you to pay close attention to the middle part of the verse. Special emphasis is placed on: “especially for [your] own household.” As men, single mothers, or heads of our household, we are specifically called to provide for our immediate families first. That’s a very clear imperative with a specific prioritization for how we are to apply God’s provisions. If you’re married, your wife and kids must come first. Single, your parents and siblings are your first priority. After your immediate family is provided for, then you take care of distant relatives, widows, and others who can’t take care of themselves.
At some point in your preparedness planning you are going to have to make tough choices on who you are going to help and who you cannot afford to help. I believe that if you are living paycheck to paycheck, then you must focus on purchasing provisions for your immediate family first, and the best charity you can give to your friends and relatives is to teach them what you’re learning so they can prepare for themselves. Those who can afford to provide supplies for extended family have a responsibility to do so. Even if your family members think you’re a little nuts, you still have a responsibility to provide for them if you have the financial means to do so.
On the more controversial side of things, I also believe that if you have family members who refuse to see the light or refuse to leave their city home after the SHTF, you have a responsibility to get your immediate family out of danger and into a safe environment first. I got hammered by a few critics for the fact that in my first book the main character, Sean, took his pregnant wife and left the family farm (which was very close to a city), escaping to a close friend’s fully stocked retreat for her safety and the safety of their unborn child. Some people were very angry about that and said things like, “I was a horrible person, and they would never leave their kin behind.” That’s perfectly fine with me and I’m not bashing anyone who makes that decision. But again, I believe your first responsibility is to your immediate family.
Is it morally superior to stay behind and watch your wife and kids starve to death or get killed by looters? Personally, I don’t think so. This is a very tough and emotional subject for all involved. Who do you take with you? Where do you draw the line? In my opinion, the best and biblical consistent advice is to help as many as you can without sacrificing the safety and provisions of your immediate family. There is no easy answer here and you are going to have to make tough decisions. You can’t feed or save everyone! Do the best you can.
In the Book of Proverbs we read:
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” (22:3)
This would fly in the face of the “head in the sand” types that I discussed earlier. If you have done your research and KNOW that hard times are coming, you have a responsibility to prepare and provide for your family’s needs. If a tornado was coming, you would go into a storm cellar. If you knew a hurricane was coming, you would pack up your family and leave the coastal town you live in. To do otherwise would be crazy and you’d likely pay the penalty of the choice. If you’ve done your research and know deep down inside that a financial collapse or another SHTF scenario is highly likely, then I think it is crazy not to prepare for it and the penalty paid by you and your loved ones could be severe. It could mean watching your wife and kids die a slow and painful death from starvation and sickness. That last statement is not fear-mongering, it is the truth.
That leads me into the next biblical example, Noah. God told Noah that a cataclysmic event (THE Flood) was coming and to prepare for it by building an enormous boat and putting food in it.
“You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them (the animals).” Genesis 6:21, NIV
God could have easily made the boat miraculously appear with food in it already. Why didn’t he? He obviously made the animals miraculously march on board two-by-two. But God instructed Noah to prepare for the flood.
Did you know that it took Noah over 100 years (by most accounts) to build the enormous structure and provision it, all the while he was being ridiculed by everyone around him for being the first “prepper” in history. Up to that point it had not yet rained on earth and I could just imagine Noah trying to explain the concept of rain and flooding, all while his neighbors rolled their eyes and talked about him behind his back. God expected Noah to do the natural (building the boat and provisioning it) and He did the supernatural outside Noah's control (getting all the animals on board without eating each other on the way). What a sight to have seen!
I believe that God expects us to build our own lifeboat, store away food and protect our families to the best of our ability and He will do the rest.
What about Joseph? Egypt was facing seven years of famine in the future, and what did God instruct Joseph to tell Pharaoh? To build enormous grain silos and store up food in the times of plenty. Pharaoh followed Joseph’s guidance and it helped the entire country (as well as those countries around it) survive the seven years of famine. If you live in America, you can’t argue that this time period is definitely a "time of plenty" with every possible food type available 24 hours a day at your local Walmart. If you know hard times are ahead for this country, why are you not building grain silos (putting away food) to provide for your family and to assist the people close to you?
Let’s also look at a lesser known famine during the founding of the early church.
“And during these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. “And one of them named Agabus stood up and prophesied through the Holy Spirit that a great and severe famine would come upon the whole world. And this did occur during the reign of Claudius. “So the disciples resolved to send relief, each according to his individual ability [in proportion as he had prospered], to the brethren who lived in Judea. “And so they did, sending [their contributions] to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.” (Acts 11: 27-30, Amp)
So a prophet by the name of Agabus prophesied that a great famine would strike the entire world. What was their response? They took heed of the warning, took up a collection, and sent relief to their brethren in Judea. Did they send everything they owned? No, they sent relief, “each according to his individual ability [in proportion as he had prospered].” Who do you help? How many can you realistically feed?
Starvation and Charity
Within a month of a grid-down scenario, with the supermarkets cleaned out after 3-4 days, there will literally be 330+ million starving Americans wandering around looking for any scrap of food they can find. In the early stages, many will be beggars pleading for food. The urge for self-preservation is human nature, and during the later stages of starvation MOST people will do practically ANYTHING to get food.
Most survival “experts” have never worked with or been around starving and desperate people. They grossly underestimate the threat of the average Joe whose kid is almost dead from starvation. They talk about building neighborhood coalitions, disregarding the fact that a month into that situation, everyone on their block will be starving to death and willing to kill a neighbor on the off-chance that they might have an extra can of soup. Severe starvation causes delusional behavior in most people. If you’re the only person on the block with long-term food stores in your basement and you think your entire neighborhood is going to let you lead them through the crisis while they’re dying of starvation, you are a fool. The notion that “we’re all going to pool our (practically non-existent) resources and work together” will NEVER work if there is not enough food to go around long term. I have seen highly trained soldiers get a little wacky in a training environment when they’ve gone three days without food, and they know that a buffet awaits them back on base after a couple more days in the field. Now imagine the average starving family that sees no end in sight and no help coming.
In my earlier writings, I have laid out what I believe is the best plan to survive the coming collapse, yet at the same time balance that with helping those in need. You probably won’t be able to help many “outsiders” the first year. But if you are proficient in your preps, a hard worker, and diligent the following year, it is your responsibility to take in or help as many people as your food stores will allow. I believe this is the point in having a retreat or advanced plans to survive — ultimately to help others do the same. You may be turning away people at first, but in the long run you are helping future survivors and building a community as your food stores allow. This is your best chance of helping people long-term without sacrificing your family’s safety.
Additionally, some people view giving away food to the needy immediately after a SHTF event as helping those individuals. This may sound crass, but you are not really helping them. Without actually taking the individual into your group, you’re truly only delaying the inevitable. They’re still likely to starve to death and all you’ve accomplished is delaying that by a couple days while jeopardizing your own family’s food stores. I know that is a terrible thing to think about, when as Christians, our heart’s desire is to help those in need.
Also, it is naive to think they aren’t going to come back every day. They are going to be just as hungry in two days as they were when they showed up the first time. The next time they will bring other family members looking for a handout. Are you going to turn them away the second, third, or tenth time they come begging? What about the ever growing group of desperate, hungry people they tell about your food stores that will soon begin showing up? Are you only going to feed the first person and turn away the second, the third, or the twenty-third? What happens when the line of beggars grows REALLY long? If word gets out that you have food it definitely will. How many people can your food stores feed, and for how long? What happens when you start getting low on food and you start turning them away? If you don’t think those people will grow angry and resent you for having food while they slowly die from starvation, you are a fool! Word WILL spread that your family has food and eventually a large enough group will come and take it by force. I don’t care how many guns your family owns or how John Rambo you think you are.
After all that I’ve just said, PLEASE don’t miss the next paragraph! I am NOT saying to never help anyone, I am just saying that there are very serious risks involved every time you do. You are better to grow your group/retreat slowly and actually take in the needy as you can and help them become self-sufficient on their own for the long-term.
Conclusion
This is NOT a black and white issue. These are wise biblical guidelines to follow, and I encourage you to treat each situation you face during hard times independently and trust the Holy Spirit to help you make the right decision in the moment. Maybe God will instill upon you to give away all your food to your church the day after the SHTF…I don’t know. Stay in the Word and pray for God’s guidance through these tough decisions.
In all three stories above (Noah, Joseph, and the early church), at no point did anyone sit around and expect God to miraculously provide manna from above. When God told them of a cataclysmic event in the future, He also gave them specific instructions to make plans and provide for their own future needs. They didn’t just sit idly by; they were all proactive, productive, and provided for their families and those in need to the best of their abilities while at the same time growing in the faith and trusting in God to see them through it.
Preparing is not just a man’s job. Wives, you are not off the hook. You are called to provide for your household as well. Proverbs 31 discusses the traits for a “Virtuous Wife”:
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. (Proverbs 31:10-31)
Does this mean that you are supposed to be making sashes for the merchants down at the docks? No, of course not. What this means is that God expects you to take an active role in the running of your household. I realize that every household and marriage dynamic is different and I’m not trying to jump into the middle of your relationship with your spouse. But I do believe that God wants you to take an active role in the future of your family and make sure they are properly fed and clothed. On the flipside, men, it is important not to sidestep your wives when preparing for hard times. I realize that prepping is typically a male-dominated venture, but it is important to be on the same page and include your wives in the decision-making process. Be respectful of each other in the process.
A few more verses I feel are relevant to the discussion of preparing for hard times:
“Those who work their land will have abundant food but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.” Proverbs 28:19
“The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” Proverbs 21:20
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.” Proverbs 6:6-9
“A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it!” Proverbs 13:16
“The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, but the naive go on, and are punished for it.” Proverbs 22:3
Regardless whether or not you agree with me, a grid-down scenario is going to be awful to live through on all accounts. I don’t care how prepared you are or how ready that you think you are. You may eventually find yourself in a place where you have done all you can and you will need God to come through to help you get through it. Pray constantly, have faith, read your bible, and never give up on God. Remember, your wives and children will be watching you and looking for you to remain strong and lead them. Never give in to worry and despair!
I find Psalm 91 (TLB) fitting:
1 We live within the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered by the God who is above all gods.
2 This I declare, that he alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. 3 For he rescues you from every trap and protects you from the fatal plague. 4 He will shield you with his wings! They will shelter you. His faithful promises are your armor. 5 Now you don’t need to be afraid of the dark anymore, nor fear the dangers of the day; 6 nor dread the plagues of darkness, nor disasters in the morning.
7 Though a thousand fall at my side, though ten thousand are dying around me, the evil will not touch me. 8 I will see how the wicked are punished, but I will not share it. 9 For Jehovah is my refuge! I choose the God above all gods to shelter me. 10 How then can evil overtake me or any plague come near? 11 For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go. 12 They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rocks on the trail. 13 You can safely meet a lion or step on poisonous snakes, yes, even trample them beneath your feet!
14 For the Lord says, “Because he loves me, I will rescue him; I will make him great because he trusts in my name. 15 When he calls on me, I will answer; I will be with him in trouble and rescue him and honor him. 16 I will satisfy him with a full life and give him my salvation.”
Good luck in your preps and God Bless.