2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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JUNE 17, 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Those Christians living at the time of Christ’s return will be raptured or caught up to meet Christ in the air. They will be caught up quickly – as fast as the twinkling of an eye. The twinkling of an eye is not the same as the blinking of an eye. When we blink, it is very quick, definitely less than one second. How fast is the twinkling of an eye? Much faster! You see, a twinkle is a reflected particle of light seen in the eye, and thus travels at the speed of light. And the speed of light is amazing – 300,000 kilometers per second! So that is how fast Christians who are alive will be taken up to meet Christ in the air.
Do you wonder why Jesus is to meet Christians halfway instead of waiting for them in heaven? Since the speed of their going up is so quick anyway, it would not make any big difference, some may think.
The reason Christ will come down halfway is possibly because He is so eager to meet us! He is in heaven as you read this material, and has been there since He was resurrected about 2,000 years ago. And because He has been waiting, He wants to welcome His people when they rapture!
When the Rapture happens, millions of people will disappear instantly. There will be great chaos and distress. The unsaved will be left behind and wonder what is going on. No Christians will be around. What about you? Will you be left behind?
If you’re a Christian, you wouldn’t be left behind. But if you’re not, you would be. If you’re not a believer, would you like to confess your sins and repent? Will you accept Jesus as your Saviour and Lord?
But if you’re saved, thank God! A glorious future awaits you! There is a beautiful song that echoes the joy in a Christian’s heart, and it goes like this:
Thank You, Lord, for saving my soul,
Thank You, Lord, for making me whole;
Thank You, Lord, for giving to me
Thy great salvation so rich and free.
Thought: Will I be left behind?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me of my sins and save me from death and punishment. I trust in Jesus as my Saviour and Lord. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.