The greatest event in history was the birth of Jesus Christ. The next was His death on the cross as the payment (punishment) for our sins. Isaiah 53:4-5 (NLT)
4 It was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins!
5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.
Now to the next great event in history that is about to happen.
It is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 (NLT)
14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.
15 We tell you this directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the Lord returns will not meet him ahead of those who have died.
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves.
17 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. 18 So encourage each other with these words.
These scriptures tell us that Jesus is going to return with all those who have died as Christians up until the time of His return. Then at His commanding shout all the bodies of those who have died in Him will be resurrected and we who are alive at that time will be changed in the blink of an eye and then we will be caught up together with them in the clouds and so shall we be with the Lord forever.
At His coming victory over death will be realized. 1 Corinthians 15:26 (NLT) 26 And the last enemy to be destroyed is death.
1 Corinthians 15:54-58 (NLT) 54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
56 For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. At this time our salvation will be complete. These things will happen soon. Are you ready for His return. It could be this year of 2011. When He returns will you be raised to everlasting life or will you be left behind to suffer the fate of those who have rejected Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord? You have a very important decision to make right now as the truth has been revealed to you. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins against a Holy God, then invite Him to live in your heart to take charge of your life and help you live for Him.
Christian hear the word of the Lord to you!
It is found in Romans 13:10-14 (NLT) 10 Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
11 This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
12 The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. 13 Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy.
14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
WE are all warned of God the coming of His Son to earth is soon so this year we must all live our lives with our eyes toward the heavens looking for His return.Christian serve the Lord with all your heart. Let Him have His rightful place in your life as you make your plans this year.
Don't leave Him out. Read His word, pray and seek Him like never before.
May this be a priority for us all this year.
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