COMING
HOME
Seventh
of seven in Let’s Get Busy Series
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Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Thessalonians 4:16: “For the Lord
Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the
trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”
Take
note of hearing, seeing and feeling senses.
Ding-dong. Ms.
Alana DeTurk answered her door this Halloween.
She teaches fifth grade at the local elementary school, making Halloween
her delight. “Hey guys!” she said
opening the door wide.
“Trick-or-Treat! the kids screamed all together,
scuffling so she could see each of them plainly.
“Let’s see,” she
pointed to a pirate. “Are you Brad?” the
pirate nodded his head, taking off his mask.
She named boys and girls one by one. Their giggling ended with, “Wow!” when she
passed a bowl of Snickers bars around for each one to take one. “Thanks, Ms. D!” rang out as the kids paraded
down the street to stop at the next glowing porch light.
One day, all people will hear a loud command and trumpet call, then see Jesus in the sky—just like Alana DeTurk heard her door bell
ring and saw her students when she opened the door.
Those believers who are still alive on this day will feel their bodies instantly transform (from
mortal to immortal in 1 Corinthians 15:53).
“We who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with
them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17a).
We all won’t be grinning from ear-to-ear because we get
Snickers bars, either!
This is purposely the final devotion in Let’s Get Busy series. Coming
Home is why the Father is eager for His kids to grow in Christ after
salvation. The end result is that “we
will be with the Lord forever.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17b).
These events are clearly mapped out in God’s Word. The only secret is when this event, [some
call the Rapture], will happen. See
lesson linked below for a deeper study. There
is no reason to be afraid—of living to the end of time on earth, or even
dying. Either way, believers are secure
in Jesus’ grasp (John 6:39).
Take
Home Nugget
If you’re not ready to meet the Lord yet, don’t worry
about that. For no one knows the date or
time for our homecoming. No one can plan
for it—EXCEPT to continue building a relationship with Jesus.
Our confidence is in Jesus. For He promised to return and take us home
for eternity (John 14:2).
Trying days and fainting hearts
Endure trouble and endless pain.
Saints in Jesus know our parts
Always striving for priceless gain.
MEANWHILE,
HAPPPY HALLOWEEN TO THE USA
J.D.
Griffith
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