PERHAPS TODAY?
Matthew 28:1-6, 24:36-46, 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 5:1-10, 1Thessalonians 4:16-17
Matthew 24:36: “No one knows about the day or hour, not even the angles in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”
Matthew 28:1-6, 24:36-46, 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 5:1-10, 1Thessalonians 4:16-17
Matthew 24:36: “No one knows about the day or hour, not even the angles in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”
The joy of Easter blasts resoundingly throughout the Heavens and the earth. Jesus did what no other could do: three days after dying, He rose from the grave! Ever since then, over 2,000 years now…and counting…God’s children have been awaiting the return of their Savior.
What scene will unfold at the sounding of Archangel’s thunder—God’s trumpet blast? The dead will rise first. Then whoever is living will rise into the air, caught up together to meet the Lord in the clouds. (1Thessalonians 4:14-17).
Jesus urges His children to be prepared, always on the lookout for His return: “for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44).
While we wait eagerly for the exuberant celebration of meeting Jesus in the air, we meditate on the exciting truth of the plan’s practicality: We’re going to require a new body—one that’ll clothe our Spirit in Heaven—and one that will never wear out. God Himself promises to transform us into glorious bodies like the one Christ rose with. (2 Corinthians 5:1).
Our physical bodies will be altered so that we won’t be restricted by time and space. Remember, Jesus didn’t bother with using doors after His resurrection. (John 20:19). Our current bodies simply won’t do! Our new bodies will be perfectly suited for the environment where we’ll dwell forever—an ageless eternity in which all our needs will be met.
Each person will still be himself or herself. Friends and family long separated will recognize each other, unchanged on the surface.
We will never sin again.
So, add to the gifts that the Father supplies when we accept Jesus—His Son—as our savior: We’re Chosen by God, Sanctified—set apart, Justified—made right In God’s sight, Liberated from slavery to sin, Redeemed by Jesus’ blood, United with Him in a relationship as His children, and now Glorified citizens of Heaven and Everlasting life!
Take Home Nugget
At last—in Heaven, we’ll be the persons that God intended us to be when He formed us in our mother’s womb. (Jeremiah 1:5). We’ll be housed in a body fashioned like Christ’s—perfect and forever whole.
J.D. Griffith
The darkness deepens! Yes, but dawn is nearer!
The Lord from heaven may soon be on His way;
The “blessed hope” in these dark days grows dearer;
Our Savior Christ will come—perhaps today!
Smith
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