Divine Destiny

“For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep, we might live with Him. Therefore, encourage one another, and build one another up, just as you are doing. 

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Paul here reminds the believer that Christians have a “Blessed Hope“, which is the certain hope that Jesus will return to take his church to heaven in an event that we know as The Rapture. He reminds us that God has not destined believers for wrath, which refers here to the great time of tribulation that will come upon the whole earth in the future. Instead, we will be taken in the blink of an eye to be with Jesus before that time of wrath descends. This produces hope and encouragement, which we should share with one another continually. The blessed moment called The Rapture could happen at any time. Are you looking for His return?

Heavenly Father, thank you for the great promise that You have not destined your church for wrath, but for the wonderful return of the Lord Jesus Christ. We want to serve You intensely today, because today could be the day! Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Amen.