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We believe that Jesus died and was raised to life. We also believe that when God brings Jesus back again, he will bring with him all who had faith in Jesus before they died. Our Lord Jesus told us that when he comes, we won't go up to meet him ahead of his followers who have already died. With a loud command and with the shout of the chief angel and a blast of God's trumpet, the Lord will return from heaven. Then those who had faith in Christ before they died will be raised to life. Next, all of us who are still alive will be taken up into the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the sky. From that time on we will all be with the Lord forever.
1 Thessalonians 4: 14-17
Do you hope to still be alive when Jesus returns? I still remember when I first learned that some people will not die, but will be alive when the Lord comes back to earth. I was a child, but I thought that it would be nice to never die and just go to Heaven with Jesus when He comes. The fear of death is a strong motivator in this life.
So I would ask this question: Do you want to be alive when Jesus returns, because you love Him and want to see Him face to face, or do you fear death and believe that if you are still alive when He returns you won't have to die?
The truth is that even if you leave this life before Jesus returns you will not miss the Second Coming of Jesus. According to these verses in 1 Thessalonians you will either see Him coming from here on earth or, because of your faith, Jesus will bring you with Him when He comes!
As a follower of Jesus, don't let the fear of death rule your heart and mind. For those who believe, physical death is no more permanent than a few hours of sleep at night. He will bring you with Him when He returns!
"Lord Jesus, help me to be ready for the Day of Your return. Thank You, Jesus for the promise of Eternal Life with You in Heaven. Praise Your Holy Name, now and forever. Amen."
Do you hope to still be alive when Jesus returns? I still remember when I first learned that some people will not die, but will be alive when the Lord comes back to earth. I was a child, but I thought that it would be nice to never die and just go to Heaven with Jesus when He comes. The fear of death is a strong motivator in this life.
So I would ask this question: Do you want to be alive when Jesus returns, because you love Him and want to see Him face to face, or do you fear death and believe that if you are still alive when He returns you won't have to die?
The truth is that even if you leave this life before Jesus returns you will not miss the Second Coming of Jesus. According to these verses in 1 Thessalonians you will either see Him coming from here on earth or, because of your faith, Jesus will bring you with Him when He comes!
As a follower of Jesus, don't let the fear of death rule your heart and mind. For those who believe, physical death is no more permanent than a few hours of sleep at night. He will bring you with Him when He returns!
"Lord Jesus, help me to be ready for the Day of Your return. Thank You, Jesus for the promise of Eternal Life with You in Heaven. Praise Your Holy Name, now and forever. Amen."
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