1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
[18] Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Imagine what it will be like when we see the face of Jesus, to hear His voice, to feel His touch.
Imagine bowing at His feet and thanking Him for the cross, the blood, the empty tomb, the Bible, the Holy Ghost, the Church, and the blessings of life.
Does the thought of the Lord’s coming comfort your heart? It sure does mine.
Paul is telling us to remind one another that this life with all its pains, sorrows and problems is temporary.
He tells us to find our hope, our comfort, and our encouragement in the coming of Jesus.
When we all get to Heaven. . . . .
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“Sing the wondrous love of Jesus; — Sing His mercy and his grace. — In the mansions bright and blessed — He'll prepare for us a place.
Chorus:
“When we all get to heaven, — What a day of rejoicing that will be! — When we all see Jesus, — We'll sing and shout the victory!
“While we walk the pilgrim pathway — Clouds will overspread the sky, — But when traveling days are over, — Not a shadow not a sigh.
“Let us then be true and faithful, — Trusting, serving everyday — Just one glimpse of Him in glory — Will the toils of life repay.
“Onward to the prize before us! — Soon His beauty we'll behold; — Soon the pearly gates will open; — We shall tread the streets of gold.”
Eliza E. Hewitt 1898
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