DID I HEAR A TRUMPET?

One day the Father in heaven is going to say to His Son, "Son, go get your bride." The only warning we will have that Jesus is coming will be the blowing of a trumpet and the angel shouting, "Behold the bridegroom cometh." (1 Thes. 4:13-18 ). Those unprepared (unsaved) will be left behind.

Almost everything that is important to me is in heaven: My Savior -- Fellow believers -- Friends and family members -- My inheritance -- My treasure.

Mark Hitchcock suggests a study of heaven will have five practical effects upon our lives:

1. Restores our hope in times of suffering (Romans 8:18 )
2. Reassures us that God is on the throne (Revelation 4:1-3)
3. Reminds us that this world is not all there is (Philippians 3:20)
4. Refocuses us on the nature of true treasure (Matthew 6:19-21)
5. Reignites our fervor to serve The Lord (Isaiah 6:1-8 )

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

It Won't Rain Always

When we give our cares to God, He gives us:

• The courage to face them (Isa. 41:10)
• The wisdom to understand the situation (James 1:5)
• The strength to do what we much do (Phil. 4:13)
• The faith to trust Him to do the rest (Psalm 37:5)

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him: for he careth for you.

Someone said that in each life some rain is bound to fall

And each one sheds his share of tears

And trouble troubles us all

But the hurt can't hurt forever

And tears are sure to dry

And it won't rain always

The clouds will soon be gone

The sun that they've been hiding has been there all along

And it won't rain always

God's promises are true

The sun's gonna shine in His own good time

And He will see you through

         Gloria Gaither and Bill Gaither