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When Trumpets Fade Series
Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 28, 2017 (message contributor)
Summary: I want to draw your attention to one common theme that punctuates each of these references. That common theme is the mention of the "trumpet". We are told in clear language that the Rapture will be a time that will be heralded with the sound of trumpets.
V. ALL SAINTS WILL BE ENJOYING A REUNION – (1 Thess. 4:17)
A. With Our Loved Ones - Notice the phrase "together with them in the clouds". This indicates that all the children of God will be together forever in Heaven. Imagine being reunited with spouses, parents, children and grandparents. Imagine seeing your departed loved ones in their new glorified bodies in the presence of the Lord Jesus! What a glorious privilege has been given to all the saints of God!
B. With Our Lord - As great as that reunion with our loved ones will be, it will be eclipsed by another reunion. This same verse tells us that "so shall we ever be with the Lord." My friends, one day, we will see the one that died for us on the cross! We will look at His face. We will be able to bow before Him in adoration and worship. We will be in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ! I can imagine no thrill any greater in this universe than to see the One Who loved me enough to lay down His life in payment for my own.
Closing: Well, I’ve done a lot of preaching tonight and I have tried to describe several events that will happen when the Lord returns for His church. But please remember, all this will take place before the sound of the trumpet fades away. Are you ready for that event? Have you been washed in the blood of the Lamb? If Jesus came back for His church today, and He could, would you go, or would you be left behind? What I am asking is this: Have you ever come to the place where you knew you were lost? Have you confessed your sins to God? Have you placed your faith in the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ? Have you received Christ as your personal Savior? Are you saved? If you are, then you have a reason to rejoice tonight! There are exciting things ahead for the children of God! If you are not saved, I beg you to come to Jesus right now! If the Lord is tugging at your heart and is calling you to come to Him, then please come! Don’t delay another minute. It is too dangerous! Jesus may come at any time and you really need to be ready when He does. Jesus is coming! Don’t be caught unprepared!
