Seeking the Holy Spirit where you are:
A Bugout Pack for the Believer

Scriptural References:
"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
Matthew 24:443

"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."
1 Corithians 16:13

"No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
Luke 13:3

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
1 Peter 5:8

"That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:13

"The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naive continue on and suffer the penalty.""
Proverbs 27:12

"Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able
to stand before the Son of Man."
Luke 21:36

Reflection:

The concept of a Bugout Pack has been developedsince the early days of the Cold War. It represents a desire to be prepared for any disaster that may eventuate. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts (Girl Guides) have the motto "Be Prepared". The Bugout Pack takes this to the next level. In an effort to make people feel the are truly prepared for the most dire of situations or disasters. They can have everything they need in one safe place to grab when moving away from danger quickly.

Emergency Pack: A backpack with an assortment of critical items that are deemed essential and important if you find yourself needing to leave from where you live due to a dangerous approaching fire. Such items as;

• Communications: Mobile Phone and recharger, portable radio with batteries, whitsle
• Important Documentation: passport, birth certificate, insurance, wills, stored in a waterproof bag, handwritten list of phone numbers and addresses for family, embassies, or border services
• Personal Items: change of clothes, basic toiletries, personal diary
• Commerce: physical money, credit cards
• Pet and Companion Items: water, pet leads carriers/baskets and identification tags food water and pet medications
• Health and Wellbeing: flashlight with batteries, first aid kit, food and 3 litres, medication for daily health concerns, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, toilet paper, and feminine hygiene products, spare prescription glasses or contact lenses with solution, a dust/filtration mask against smoke, pollution, or airborne hazards.
• Navigation: hardcopy of a map marking your route and alternative paths in case roads closed, pocket compass

TBH: This list is really very small. Many extra items are advised for a balanced selection of items required when escaping an emergency: Such disasters as Bushfires, War/Conflicts, Earthquakes and other disasters.

What's Missing: As Christians we would quickly pick up on the most vital item not mentioned above is our Bible. With the Bible we can stay grounded and firm in out devotion and assurance that no matter what the disaster may be; our God is with us all the way. So the essential items to add to this bugout pack would be for a Christian.

• Christian Support Bugout Items: Bible, Bible app, prayer and scripture diary, devotional study material, contact information for the minister/pasture/priest/mentor

That is what you need to be prepared as a Christian for most disasters.

As for finding the Holy Spirit where you are in a disaster? The Holy Spirit is always with you 24/7. You are never without it. The only thing that may give you the impression that the Holy Spirit is not near is the way the world has made you desensitised to the presence of the Spirit. When this happens it is important to find a safe quiet place. Close your eyes and clear your thoughts. Pray to the Holy Spirit to stay close and to guide you as you struggle and journey through life each day. This is something that really needs to be done each and every day. Regardless of the surrounding conditions you may be living in.