Yes, God will provide, that is so true, but this also reminds me of the joke about the man in a flood.
You know the one where the water kept rising, and first a boat came, but the person says no thank you God will take care of me. Then as the water continued to rise he moved up to his attic and then the roof, and again when a boat and a helicopter came for him he again refused saying God would take care of him. Finally the man dies and is standing before God, and he ask why didn't you take care of me. God answers that He sent 2 boats and a helicopter.
I don't think having extra water, food, etc. around is meaning we don't have faith in God to provide, it just means we are using the brain He gave us to be prepared to get through those hard times when they come.
I lean on His word, most of all, which not only tells us He will never leave or forsake us, but also says that nothing will come up that with Him we can't get through.
Praise the Lord, we are never alone.
Exactly!! I agree 100%. If you don't take the initiate, and think ahead, and AT LEAST, try to protect your family, then I bet God will be saying something like 'Well, you know, you didn't even try. You never asked me, you never thought about the possibilities. Even with all the signs. That's what I gave you that brain for. That's why I gave you a chance to know me better and to listen carefully, so you could hear what I have to say., even in the present day. You sat on your butt with the excuse that I loved you so much that I would never let you suffer, or allow you to ever be in an uncomfortable position. Haven't you been if uncomfortable positions before in your life? I was there, I knew about them. But you had to face them, figure them out, and get through them. I am sorry, but for now you may have to suffer, but I will still see you in heaven when your time has come.'
OK, Maybe not in those exact words, but you get the jist. Any who, I think it would be irresponsible to ignore the fact that bad times may come in our life times and we are not prepared for the worst. Who knows, maybe we will get through out lives and never run into them, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it started tomorrow. I think it already HAS started. Isn't it better to be prepared and have nothing happen, than it is to not be prepared and HAVE something happen?
I also think that God also prepares certain people because he will have them help others in times of need, etc.
I have friends who were told by God to have enough for like 3 or 4 years, or something like that.
I think it's a good idea to have things like veggie seeds, and water, dehydrated food, cans of food, wheat, vitamins, etc.
Hey I heard that there is actually a law against "hoarding" food. Where you can't have over a certain amount of food stored. Is this true to anyones knowledge? I was shocked when I heard this!
The worst thing that could happen in the hard times is that you are not saved, and you don't get to go with God in the end. Other than that, who cares if you die! LOL, Sorry I guess that sounded harsh, but I think you know what I mean...
or before your death 
