THE END

On May 21, of last week, the world as we know it was supposed to end. The Biblical rapture was to take place, as the true believers would be swept up to heaven and those "left behind" were really in for a rough time. This was all publicized by a preacher and his followers who had previously done the same thing, predicting the wrong date for Jesus to return and the beginning of the end to commence. Parties were planned and it was all blown wildly out of proportion as the clock ticked down.

It's hard for me to believe that a preacher, so familiar with the Bible, would predict this date once, certainly he'd know better than to do it twice. Jesus made it clear to his disciples, which is recorded in Matthew and Mark that "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." This is recorded in Matthew 24:36 and again, presumably by Peter in Mark 13:32. Instead of waiting for a specific date Jesus told his disciples to always be ready for his return. In Luke 12:40, Jesus states,"You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."

Everyday may be our last on this earth, whether we leave it unexpectedly, or Jesus comes back and sets the final days of our world in motion. Getting ready for that is as simple as asking Him for forgiveness of sins and accepting him as a personal savior. Many have made this request and received His unending love, forgiveness and mercy all the days of their remaining lives.

It's nice to not have to worry about the end of the world when you can rest assuredly on God's promise of eternal life with Him in heaven. Have a great day, luv,Susan