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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Caught Up in the Clouds!
"At the time when I come again, there may be two people
sleeping in one room. One person will be taken and the other
person will be left. There may be two women working together.
One woman will be taken and the other woman will be left."
-- Luke 17:34-36 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
This is often called the rapture, although that term is never used in
the New Testament in this regard. I prefer to call it "caught up in the
clouds!" This phrase comes from Paul's explanation of these events in 1
Thessalonians 4:13-18. When Jesus ascended into heaven, the apostles
were told that Jesus would also return in the clouds. We await this day
of victory and glory that is promised. However, for those who do not
belong to the Lord, this will be a day they are left behind. Meanwhile,
the children of God will receive their ultimate adoption as God's
children and will be ushered into his presence by Jesus in his glory
and in the glory of the angels that accompany him.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, I long for and look forward to the day of Jesus' return. My
only anxiety about that day is that I want all those I know to be ready
and to accompany me into your presence. Please give me the words to say
and the character of life to show these friends, acquaintances, and
loved ones how to be ready and to anticipate this day with joy. In
Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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