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Rapture {and} me
July 18, 20092012, as people keep on talking about the rapture and tribulation, i started asking people what they think about the second coming and how will christians react on the rum.ors that the above date is that fateful day. there’s even a movie bearing the date as its title which i think would be released any time this year. Check the trailer:
When you type the word ‘rapture’ in the google search bar, a lot of threds about the signs of rapture will flood your screen and you might notice their date of publications which were about five to ten years ago. Therefore, rapture is not a recent hot issue. It has long been prophesied that Jesus, the Son of God will come and all those who believe in Him will join Him in his ascent to heaven. But up to date, no prophecy is available telling us WHEN it will happen. We only have the words in the Bible which surprisingly coincides with the current global issues and phenomena. Are we really the last generation? the last generation who will enjoy earth?
As a christian, i look forward to that day - the time when you do not have to worry about the earthly life anymore. it is when you are already called and all that’s left for you to do is to praise and worship God forevermore. No more rants about your exam scores, time management, financial capability,org stuff and even tiniest detail in your life. It feels good thinking about rapture and the rest ti will give but then , this idea makes you wonder about your qualifications. Are you really one of the chosen few to live with GOD? Or are you one of the people who will be left behind and suffer the tribulation?
This question now points out to the previous posts on salvation and faith. It is always beneficial to have a reality check once in a while in order for you to assess your growth as a christian. Honestly, i have never been this anxious about my growth that whenever i think about it, i burst into tears lamenting on how i wasted every opportunity God has given me in order to grow; how i managed to escape the responsibilities God has been trying to give me; how i still live in the old life somehow. But then during those times that i feel like giving up, GOD never fails to remind me of His love for me. That all my sins are already forgiven and that i am now alive because He has died for me in the cross. This then makes me one step closer to the confidence and assurance i have been trying to build within me, that i will join the multitude of those who will follow HIM, that i won’t be left behind.
Right now, my goal is to start making disciples. To restart making connections to people who can be saved. To be that someone who can help them see the light. To be God’s instrument in spreading the word. To be that christian God wants me to be.
