I’ve been feeling a deep fear lately about the rapture and especially what might come after.
It’s not the event of the rapture itself that frightens me, but the unknown that follows…death, judgment, eternity. These are weighty things, and at times, they overwhelm me.
Has anyone else wrestled with this kind of fear? Any Scripture or encouragement would be deeply appreciated. God bless you.
oh dear sweet Jenny, when I was young I had those fears now I regularly pray for God to take me home. Look at how amazing this fallen world is and we have a whole new perfect world to serve and explore. not to mention the rest of the universe!
try 1st Corinthians 2:9
Let not your heart be troubled, earth is hell for those who are saved and heaven for those who are not.
A Bible verse for you….
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7
May I suggest that you read and think about the doxology at the end of Jude, which reads in the NIV:-
**24 **To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – **25 **to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for evermore! Amen.
Two questions.
Who is it that is going to be presented?
and
Who is doing the presenting?
If you belief what this verse is saying, what have you to fear?