As we continue to move rapidly to the time of His appearing ... (Titus 2:13 and 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18):
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; KJV
14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will also bring with Him through Jesus those who have fallen asleep [in death]. 15 For this we declare to you by the Lord's [own] word, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord shall in no way precede [into His presence] or have any advantage at all over those who have previously fallen asleep [in Him in death]. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud cry of summons, with the shout of an archangel, and with the blast of the trumpet of God. And those who have departed this life in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we, the living ones who remain [on the earth], shall simultaneously be caught up along with [the resurrected dead] in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so always (through the eternity of the eternities) we shall be with the Lord!18 Therefore comfort and encourage one another with these words. AMP
.... don't be at all surprised if the things of this world appear scarier than ever! Remember that the One True God is your source of all supply! Stay in fellowship with Him, and with like-minded believers, so that you will be ever ready when HE needs you to act! The most important reason for us to be here now is to let others know the Good News of the Gospel! It is vitally important for us to stay in faith so that the fear that the enemy tries to smother us with will gain no foothold! Use every means possible to keep God's Word pouring into your heart and pray much in the Spirit, always listening for His direction! Here is a song, that is one of the many tools we have been blessed with, that should encourage you! Hillsong United with "Take Heart":
Shalom in Him!
