A Word to the Wise – 12-16-2015

How can we prepare for the Lord’s return? First, we need to believe what the Lord has said about His return. Believers are not left without His comforting assurance.

Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (Jn. 14:1-3). This coming is referred to as the rapture of the church, when He comes to take all believers out of the world to be in heaven with Himself. See I Thess. 4:13-18. The Apostle Paul considered this return to be imminent; it could happen at any time. We prepare by trusting the Lord Jesus Christ as our own personal Savior. There is no other way to be prepared for His return. The Apostle John exhorts those who are believers, “And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming” I Jn. 2:28).Thankfully, God has not left us in the dark as to how to prepare for His return.

First Baptist Church of Woodville ~ Dennis Tapp, Pastor 715-698-2624