Bible Study March 18, 2024
1 Thessalonians 4:15 – 18 (NLT)
15 “We tell you this directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the Lord returns will not meet him ahead of those who have died. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. 17 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. 18 So encourage each other with these words.”
After facilitating several groups in GriefShare I have seen so many different ways to grieve, people grieve differently. But the one thing in particular I have noticed is the grief of one who lost a Christ Follower is so much different. The loss is still there but the assurance of a new life creates a real sense of peace.
In grief it is comforting to know that God is with us as we move from day to day. Tears will come and go but rest assured He sees every one of them and comforts us in our loss.
The King is coming. In the early days of America and in other societies they announced the coming of a visitor by sending someone ahead of the coming to make the announcement. Jesus gave John the message in the book of Revelation about our coming King.
We know He will make a triumphal entry but not everyone will be alive to see it. Those who have died will arise so the wise thing is to prepare in advance for His return. Once we breathe our final breath all hope is gone.
“It is but a good night to those we hope to se joy in the morning.” Matthew Henry.
God Bless.
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