Learn what will happen during the tribulation period from beginning to end
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Updated December 25, 1999
Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house not a creature was praying, not one in the house. Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care…in hopes that Jesus would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed, not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. And mom in her rocker with baby on her lap was watching the late show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter, I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear but angels proclaiming that Jesus was here. With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray I knew in a moment this must be the day.
The light of His face made me cover my head it was Jesus! Returning just like he had said. And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth, I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand was written the name of every saved man. He spoke not a word as He searched for my name; when He said "It's not here" my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love He gathered to take to His Father above. With those who were ready He rose without a sound while all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late; I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate. I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight; oh, if only I had been ready tonight.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear; the coming of Jesus is drawing near. There's only one life and when comes the last call we'll find that the Bible was true after all!
In the days of Noah God warned of a day when He would destroy the world with a great flood. Noah preached that warning for 120 years and no one listened…up until the rains came and carried away Ark.
Today I believe we are living in that generation who will one day see Jesus come through the Clouds of Glory to take His bride. Will you be taken or will you be left behind.
Jesus could come again at any moment. It might even be tonight! Or it might be tomorrow! I do know one thing that He's coming very soon and he will not tarry. Are you ready to meet Him or have you decided to wait another day?
If you're thinking of asking Jesus to come into your heart right now please pray this prayer.
"Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died to forgive me of my sins. I now accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank You for forgiving me of all my sin. Thank you for my new life. From this day forward, I will choose to follow You."
If you prayed this prayer, share your decision with a Christian friend or pastor. If you are not already attending church, find one in which you can worship and grow in your faith. Following Christ's example, ask to be baptized as a public expression of your faith.
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May the joy and peace of His presense be with you until He comes again.