BIBLE VERSES: ” For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.” —1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
“After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.” —Revelation 4:1
BIBLE THOUGHT: The verses in Thessalonians speak of what we call “the rapture” which simply means taken away or caught up. This is of course speaking of the church which is made up of those that have accepted Christ as their Savior. In the Book of Revelation the church is talked about up to chapter 4 and verse 1 where the Church is taken away. And that’s when TIME’S UP! The Tribulation Period will start after this point. As Believer’s, we should feel the urgency to live a life that is acceptable and pleasing to God in order that we may be able to be an effective witness to those who need Christ as their Savior. Being able to lead others to Christ is a 2 part process. It begins with how we live our lives, living a Godly Biblical life as best we can. Romans 12:2 says “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” My friend, time is ticking….and soon time will be up for us to have the opportunity to ever witness again!
God has burdened my heart to bring a series of “daily devotions” thru the Book of Revelation. And over the next several weeks I encourage you to visit the Pastors Corner, as we take a glimpse of the things to come.
DAILY THOUGHT: ”be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” —1 Peter 3:15 Be ready… Before Time is Up!
