Prepared
Whether it's surviving an earthquake or teaching kindergartners, advance readiness is the key to success. The Bible talks about being prepared for everything from making a meal to fighting a war. Sometimes being prepared meant getting ready for a big feast or a celebration, which was mainly an outward experience. At other times being prepared meant readying one's inward state, especially when it was in preparation for meeting with God. In the Old Testament, there were long lists of intricate instructions on how to prepare for events, especially for special feasts like passover (see Passover) and for the animal sacrifices and offerings that the people would perform to honor God.

People are prepared to celebrate and give gifts.
Genesis 43:25
2 Kings 6:23
Esther 5:4-5
The Israelites are to prepare for attack and battle.
Joshua 24:9
1 Kings 20:12
1 Chronicles 12:33,36
God gives instructions for preparing  for feasts and worshiping him.
1 Chronicles. 15:1,3,12
Ezra 1:5
Mark 14:16
God has prepared good works we are to do in this life.
Luke 1:17
Romans 9:23-24
1 Corinthians 2:9
Ephesians 2:10
2 Timothy 2:21
Christians are to be prepared to give an answer for their faith at anytime.
2 Timothy 4:2
1 Peter 3:15
The church is being prepared as a bride for Jesus Christ. Like a good husband, he is preparing a place for us, so we can be with him forever.
John 14:2-3
Hebrews 11:16
Revelation 19:7-8; 21:2