God Prepares in Advance

God Prepares in Advance

August 28, 2026 · 26 min

We don't know what is ahead in life, but the Lord does—nothing is a surprise to Him. He has prepared in advance good works for us to do. Kristy met Thomas Ovington, the Colombia country director, while she was on the ground in Venezuela. Shortly after her time there, an earthquake hit neighboring Colombia, too. Thomas shares what it has been like to serve in both disasters and the ways that God has prepared and equipped our teams. Resources:Learn more about our response in Colombia.Listen to “A Day of Disaster Response with Kristy: Venezuela Earthquake,” where Kristy takes you on the ground to Venezuela.In “Missionary Doctor Healed From Ebola,” you will hear from Dr. Peter Stafford and his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, about trusting God in times of uncertainty.

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In Luke 10:37, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.