I’ve read various list of “you might be a…” patterned off Jeff Foxworthy’s “You might be a redneck” lists. A pretty entertaining is the “you might be a church of Christer if…”. I have one to add to that list: “You might be a church of Christer if you don’t know what the word Rapture means”. I literally had a 60 something year old lady ask me about “that word you said just before you talked about…”
Below you will find a link defining (Merriam-Webster) the word and a small discussion about the recent hoopla surrounding the word. I’ve heard many people over the years tell me all about the end of times and all that’s gonna happen, but it’s interesting to me that Paul says be careful of those who go into great detail and Jesus message was always strongly against known dates or times! Us church of Christers can be guilty of not worrying at all about the end of times, but the Bible does deal some with what will happen on THAT DAY. I guess what I’m reminded of are some wise words my dad once shared with me. “Son, the dates not the focus. Jesus just wants to know are ya ready?”
There’s the parable of the 10 virgins, the parable of the talents, the sheep and the goats and the list goes on. In all of those stories, EVERYONE in the story was surprised when the time came. The only difference is that some were ready and some were not.
Don’t get caught up in the rapture! Whether you think you know about the final day or not. Get caught up in Jesus! The reward will be there when he comes and the reward is HIM! That’s what is so great about heaven and so bad about hell. God WILL BE in heaven and He won’t be in hell. It’s not the heat or the “family reunion”, it’s not the “streets of gold” or the “mansion over the hilltop”! It’s GOD! He’s what it’s all about!
Are you “rapture ready”? Not sure about all that, but I’m ready for Jesus to come!!!
http://www.merriam-webster.com/trend-watch/2011/05/26/
