The Lord Himself Will Descend From Heaven With A Shout

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

We are in the new year. This could be the year when Jesus will return to our lives.

Read the Bible and know you have sinned. Read the Bible and you can be led to Christ. Think about who that person was in your life, and be thankful. You should be forever faithful to that person for planting the truths in your heart.

In an interestingly chaotic world what a hopeful thought that this could be the year that Jesus returns. More comforting is the anticipation that all who trust Him for salvation will be gathered together, relieved from this world’s suffering, sorrow, and fear. Best of all, we’ll ne with the Lord forever!

Perhaps today!

Our Daily Bread – January 1, 2015