Prepared to Share - Shaped by Scripture
Oct 12, 2026 · 8 min · 5 segments
1 Peter 3:15
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Scott ThomasHost
Oct 12, 2026 · 8 min · 5 segments
1 Peter 3:15
Scott ThomasHostPrepared to share.
Monday, October 12th, 2026.
But in your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
Yet do it with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3.15. A man in our church, whom I will call Kenneth.
once shared a deeply convicting testimony about the cost of delayed obedience.
Years ago, Kenneth worked as a delivery driver, servicing grocery stores in small towns throughout our region.
One day, while stocking an ice chest inside a store, he noticed a man walk through the door.
In that moment, Kenneth sensed a strong prompting from the Holy Spirit.
Kenneth knew what he should do, yet almost immediately his mind filled with practical reasons to wait.
His delivery schedule was demanding, he was already running behind, and more work remained before the day was finished.
He reasoned that another opportunity would eventually come, so he completed his work, returned to his truck, and prepared to leave.
Conviction followed him.
Kenneth knew he had allowed the urgency of his schedule to overrule an opportunity for obedience, so he
prayed,
I'll go back and do what you asked.
He walked back inside, pretending to check his work, and within moments, the man unexpectedly returned.
He had forgotten to get change for a drink machine.
it.
Once again, he rationalized his silence, and the man walked away.
As he approached the bridge into town, he came upon a catastrophic accident that had occurred moments earlier.
Two vehicles had collided, tires were still spinning, and a child lay motionless in the roadway.
Prepared to share.
Monday, October 12th, 2026.
But in your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
Yet do it with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3.15. A man in our church, whom I will call Kenneth.
once shared a deeply convicting testimony about the cost of delayed obedience.
Years ago, Kenneth worked as a delivery driver, servicing grocery stores in small towns throughout our region.
One day, while stocking an ice chest inside a store, he noticed a man walk through the door.
In that moment, Kenneth sensed a strong prompting from the Holy Spirit.
Kenneth knew what he should do, yet almost immediately his mind filled with practical reasons to wait.
His delivery schedule was demanding, he was already running behind, and more work remained before the day was finished.
He reasoned that another opportunity would eventually come, so he completed his work, returned to his truck, and prepared to leave.
Conviction followed him.
Kenneth knew he had allowed the urgency of his schedule to overrule an opportunity for obedience, so he
prayed,
I'll go back and do what you asked.
He walked back inside, pretending to check his work, and within moments, the man unexpectedly returned.
He had forgotten to get change for a drink machine.
it.
Once again, he rationalized his silence, and the man walked away.
As he approached the bridge into town, he came upon a catastrophic accident that had occurred moments earlier.
Two vehicles had collided, tires were still spinning, and a child lay motionless in the roadway.
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