Does this say it all?
Not for us RAPTURE READY folks !!!
This is so true. My pastor said a few months ago, "If there were a bus to Heaven leaving right now, I wouldn't want to get on it quite yet...I still have a lot of work to do."
While I admire his work ethic...I think I'd be camping out for weeks waiting for the bus to come just so I could be the first person on!!!!
PeaceOfChrist
Anytime soon would be just fine with me.
Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right. - Charles H. Spurgeon
Today would not be soon enough! Nothing in this fallen world can compare with what eternity with our Lord and Savior will be like. I ache for the unsaved--especially those in family--but I have the confidance that if the Rapture happens today, they will know and understand what has taken place and will then turn to Christ as Tribulation Saints. They don't believe my witness, but they would believe the Rapture!
Check out my song So Very Soon
Every time this song comes on I comment on it to my dh (or the radio). I say something like, uh, Kenny, right now isn't soon enough!
Dh tells me, "not everyone is like you though, you're missing the point of the song..." I'm not missing the point. I just want to go home!
My dh is saved, he just doesn't long for His appearing in the same way I do.
I have used this song as an opportunity to witness because one of favorite sayings is the day I die will be the greatest day of my life
Originally Posted by Joseph The Carpenter
I have used this song as an opportunity to witness because one of favorite sayings is the day I die will be the greatest day of my life
Just last night after baseball practice, my 11yr old son and I were driving home when someone almost pulled out in front of us. It could have been a bad accident. After I blew my horn and mumbled to myself about how ignorant some people could be, my 11yr old said "Oh well....we would have just gotten to Heaven a little sooner. You know how much I like baseball, Dad, but I am ready to go now." I just looked at him and smiled and said "You're absolutely right son....and we are one day closer." That's something we say around the house frequently. "We're one day closer to Heaven". It's true, and today would be fine with me.
2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strength and my power; He maketh my way perfect.
USMC
Im ready to go now! I want the rapture to happen ASAP! I really don't want my 2 little boys growing up in this evil world. Being in heaven would be great!
Your 11 year old is wise beyond his years, some live to be 100 and still don't get it!! But, I with him, I'm ready to go NOW!!Just last night after baseball practice, my 11yr old son and I were driving home when someone almost pulled out in front of us. It could have been a bad accident. After I blew my horn and mumbled to myself about how ignorant some people could be, my 11yr old said "Oh well....we would have just gotten to Heaven a little sooner. You know how much I like baseball, Dad, but I am ready to go now." I just looked at him and smiled and said "You're absolutely right son....and we are one day closer." That's something we say around the house frequently. "We're one day closer to Heaven". It's true, and today would be fine with me.
There ain't nothing coming to me on this planet. My treasures are up there right now waiting for me. I have no desire whatsoever to be here. By the grace of Jesus Christ, my wife and family are saved. It's all up from here. Everything is about to get alot worse on this planet. Can a carpenter build properly during an earthquake? Can a photographer work blind? That's what it's going to be like to be an advocate of Christ in this world very soon. It's high time the Church were Raptured off this planet, and it's coming soon.
The first time He will come for us. The next time, He will come with us.
I wish my mom was more open like you, and I wish that we could talk about heaven "around the house" like you do with your son. but she doesnt really want to, because she tends to get kinda "weirded" out. sigh...Just last night after baseball practice, my 11yr old son and I were driving home when someone almost pulled out in front of us. It could have been a bad accident. After I blew my horn and mumbled to myself about how ignorant some people could be, my 11yr old said "Oh well....we would have just gotten to Heaven a little sooner. You know how much I like baseball, Dad, but I am ready to go now." I just looked at him and smiled and said "You're absolutely right son....and we are one day closer." That's something we say around the house frequently. "We're one day closer to Heaven". It's true, and today would be fine with me.
My soul is in anguish.
How long, O LORD, how long? -Psalms 6:3
Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. Revelations 22:12
Salvation!
For if you confess to others with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved! -Romans 10:9
WOW! What is your secret? I have a 5 year old daughter and a 15month old son and how do you get them sincerely excited about heaven like that. To the point they would leave everything. I know its the Holy Spirit, but WOW!Just last night after baseball practice, my 11yr old son and I were driving home when someone almost pulled out in front of us. It could have been a bad accident. After I blew my horn and mumbled to myself about how ignorant some people could be, my 11yr old said "Oh well....we would have just gotten to Heaven a little sooner. You know how much I like baseball, Dad, but I am ready to go now." I just looked at him and smiled and said "You're absolutely right son....and we are one day closer." That's something we say around the house frequently. "We're one day closer to Heaven". It's true, and today would be fine with me.
Thank you for your compliment Surafel. I know EXACTLY what you mean. My wife used to get "annoyed" at me for constantly singing church hymns and talking about Heaven and getting to see Jesus, etc. I just kept on praying for her and tried to be happy and upbeat and loving towards her and eventually she started asking me more and more questions. I believe with all my heart she has been saved for some time now, but was reluctant to want to talk too much about certain things. Hang in there, and always remember that Heaven is a REAL PLACE, just waiting on those who love the Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:9
2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strength and my power; He maketh my way perfect.
USMC
I have been praying a lot lately for Him to come and get us. I hate the thought of my grandchildren being exposed to all this evil.
I used to hope he wouldn't come back yet when I was playing World of Warcraft every day. Since I've realized that I was putting my gaming before God in my list of priorities and gave online gaming up, there's nothing that hinders me from wanting him to come back now.
I think that wanting Jesus to delay his return for any reason other than to have more time for the unsaved to come to him, reflects upon a person's true priorities in life. Unless you're looking for his return, I'd venture to say God isn't given the right priority.
"I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe that I may understand: for this I also believe, that unless I believe I will not understand." --Anselm of Canterbury
Hebrews 12:3-4
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.
Rlight, all the credit goes to God's Holy Spirit. I have a 16yr old son who was saved @ 11, and an 11yr old who was saved @ 7. Both enjoy their lives completely and have loads of fun with their friends. From the time that I witnessed to them and they accepted Jesus (one of the BEST times of my life and I remember it SO well) I have never shut up about it. They BOTH are so convinced and caught-up in whats to come that it amazes me. I know I wasn't that way. They are both good boys and they do their fair share of talking about their Lord to their friends. We play traveling baseball and my son always picks out a different scripture to put on his batting helmet and catcher's helmet each year. He memorizes them and is quick to tell someone what the scripture says and means. Some of his favs are Philippians 4:13, 2 Samuel 22:33, Joshua 1:9, John 14:1-3, Romans 8:31. The earlier children learn and are taught, the more secure in their faith they will be as the more trying years come. They will be rooted in their faith and THAT is REALITY to them, not just a fantasy.
Last edited by BAC; October 15th, 2008 at 11:19 AM.
2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strength and my power; He maketh my way perfect.
USMC
I'm looking forward to going home myself. My biggest concern is for people in my family and close friends. They know the truth right now and think they will always have another chance during the Tribulation. IIIIII'mmmm not so sure!! 2 Thessalonians 2:11
And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,
I don't have the confidence that they will be Tribulation saints. If they don't desire the gift of salvation now, they most likely will not desire it then, especially if it costs them their head!
Any others with thoughts about this??
ing for your family.
2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strength and my power; He maketh my way perfect.
USMC
I feel the same way! I dont want the world to rob my daughters innocence, she is so precious right now. I know how hard and rough the world can be in my generation, it just breaks my heart know she may suffer alot of pain. I am SO READY to go NOW! Come Lord Jesus! Your church is waiting!
There is one bit of Truth in that song - The part that says "I Ain't Ready" --so many people who call themselves 'christian' don't want to go to Heaven Now- because they are Not ready! Well the first step in Getting Ready is to admit -- I'm Not Ready-----I'm sure glad -- I'mready
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