One of the most comforting and lovely promises in the Bible is found at John 14:1-3 in which Jesus assures us:
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, ye may be also."
What a promise! What a hope! Jesus is preparing a place for us and will soon return to take true believers to be with Him forever!
It is said that without hope, a person will wither away and die. There is nothing more debilitating than to feel utterly hopeless; to feel like there is nothing or no one to come to your rescue.
There is Someone who cares and Who will rescue you! The good Lord loves you and wants to give you hope and a purpose.
I feel like that is why God has over one third of the Bible full of prophecy of future events; to warn us, to prepare us, to save us, from the 7 year Tribulation period and the wrath that will be poured out then.....not to mention that the good Lord wants to save us as well from hell itself!
There is an insightful article found at raptureready.com about how it is "impossible to understand God's plan and purpose for Israel apart from the study of biblical prophecy." Remember, Israel is God's prophetic time clock; Israel is still the chosen people of God.
As the author of this article states: "God sovereignly purposed that the nation of Israel play a key role in the fulfillment of His purpose for humanity." I pray that you will read the entire article and concentrate on the Scriptures therein.
Very recently an Iranian general said his armed forces are preparing for the destruction of Israel. Think Ezekiel 38 and 39.... the war of Gog of Magog. Ezekiel 38:18-23 tells how God will supernaturally intervene and crush Israel's enemies and save Israel from the nations that come against her. I highly recommend that you read all of Ezekiel 38 and 39.
Amir Tsarfati, in the following 22 minute video, says that "We are watching world events that confirm everything we already know." He also says, "The Bible is more accurate than today's newspaper."
If Ezekiel 38 and 39 are about to be fulfilled (The War of Gog and Magog) , think how close the Rapture of true believers to heaven must be.
We are almost Home !
What do we do in the meantime?
Occupy !
"And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds and said unto them, Occupy till I come." - Luke 19:13
We need to be busy not only with everyday affairs of life, but especially to be occupied in doing the Lord's will; to preach the Gospel so that lost souls can gain salvation.
We need to live a godly life so that that may be a witness to others of the power of Jesus and of salvation. We need to forget self and spend time witnessing to lost souls of the world, telling them that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and that no one comes to the Father but by Him. (John 14:6)
Time is short !
Be alert!
Watch for the Lord's return!
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?" - John 11:25-26
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." - John 3:3
