1 Corinthians 15:52
“It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed.”
On May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted. It had originally stood at an elevation of 9,677 feet. Following the eruption, 1,313 feet had been blown away and it now rises to 8,364 feet. Before that fateful day in 1980, geologists had warned that the eruption was going to happen. It was not a question as to if it would occur, but when it would happen. There were many who failed to heed the warning and on that Sunday morning of May 18, 1980, 57 people lost their lives.
Up until that fateful Sunday morning, people went about their normal activities with the realization that at any moment there would be an explosion of some kind on that mountain. It was not a matter of “if,” but “when.” In the same way, Jesus said that He would come again — it is not a matter of “if,” but “when.”
Across the centuries of time, doubters have scoffed at the idea of a literal return of our Lord, but it will happen! Many of those scoffers have died and are now aware of the reality of all things. Some entered eternity unprepared for the reality that God’s Word is true and faithful. IT WILL HAPPEN! BE PREPARED!
Blessings dear hearts. May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil