The only preparation necessary to be raptured when Christ returns is to have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. I notice that the closer we get to being raptured the more the authentic believers are "looking up" as God commanded us to do. We are in joyful expectation of being with our Husband, as the bride of Christ.
Luke 21:27-29 "…27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” 29 Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.…"
God told us to look up and keep our focus on Him, not looking around to all that is happening, allowing it to wreak havoc on our emotions while destroying relationships over things we have not seen for ourselves and cannot authentically prove. Christians should not be worried or downcast during these times. We ought to be a beacon of light and hope during the darkest of times.
Romans 16:17-18
"I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive."
Psalm 109:2-4
"For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer."
What does God say our response to all this mess? We are to resist the devil and give ourselves to prayer.
James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Do not look around, or sideways or down, but look up as we are commanded to do!!!! Hallelujah
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