In this message from our Summer in Proverbs series, we explore what Proverbs teaches about faithful preparation. If you were preparing for a long wilderness journey, you wouldn’t simply throw a few things in a backpack and hope for the best. You would plan your route, prepare for the journey, carry what you need, and stay ready for whatever lies ahead. Proverbs teaches that wise people approach life the same way. They don’t merely react to the future. They prepare for it.
Whether you’re facing important decisions, navigating life’s challenges, raising a family, serving others, or simply seeking to follow Christ faithfully, this message shows how God’s wisdom equips us to prepare today for the future He is shaping. Discover how faithful preparation today leads to wise living tomorrow.
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Rockwell Church June 28, 2026 Pastor Chris Teien
Faithful Preparation (Proverbs)
1. Plan Your ROUTE
(Proverbs 24:27; 6:6-8; 15:22; 16:9; Genesis 41:33-36; Luke 14:28-30)
2. Prepare for the JOURNEY
(Proverbs 14:15; 22:3; Genesis 6:13-22; Matthew 7:24-27)
3. Carry What You NEED
(Proverbs 10:9; 10:12; 28:13; Daniel 1:8; Hebrews 12:1-2)
4. Stay READY
(Proverbs 20:1; 31:4-5; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Peter 5:8)
Wise leaders prepare today for the future God may bring tomorrow.