This sermon explores the concept of the Rapture, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared and living in expectation of Jesus' return.
Hello, family! We're here together again, and I'm so glad you've decided to join us today. You know, I've been thinking a lot about what we're going to talk about today, and I think it's something that's really going to hit home for a lot of us. It's about being ready, about living in expectation, and about understanding something that's a bit of a mystery for many of us: the Rapture.
I came across this quote from Billy Graham that really struck me. He said, "The end will come with the return of Jesus Christ…That is why a Christian can be an optimist. That is why a Christian can smile in the midst of all that is happening…We know what the end will be: the triumph of the Lord Jesus Christ." That's pretty powerful stuff, isn't it?
So today, we're going to look at 1 Thessalonians 5. Let's read it together: "But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, 'Peace and safety!' then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober."
The urgency of readiness is not something to be taken lightly. It's a serious matter, one that requires our full attention and commitment. But it's also a source of hope and joy. Because when we're ready, we can look forward to the return of Jesus with anticipation and excitement, not fear or dread. We can live each day with purpose and meaning, knowing that we're living for something greater than ourselves. We can have the assurance of eternal life, the promise of a future in heaven with our Lord and Savior. So let's strive to be ready, to live each day in expectation of His return. Let's be watchful, be sober, and most importantly, be ready.
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