Encourage one another!
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. After that, 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. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. 1 Thess. 4:16-18
Jesus is coming soon! The big question is, are you ready? The Bible repeatedly cautions us to ensure that we are. Notice though, how this passage is worded: ‘Therefore encourage one another with these words.’ The context is not the fear of impending doom but an encouragement that Jesus will certainly return. Even if these words cause you to feel convicted, rejoice! God’s conviction comes to bring you into repentance and fellowship with Him. God never wants to condemn you. Jesus wants you to be with Him forever! Hallelujah!
- Pastor Joseph Jones