There are two distinct, major future events: The harpazo and the second coming of Jesus Christ!
Previously we focused on the harpazo where believers are eagerly waiting for the event. But now, we will look at the second event and its ramifications. It is vital that we not allow ourselves to be moved by what is called a single scripture doctrine.
In my earlier years, I was misled by teachings that isolated one or a few passages that were developed to fit a different doctrine that was expressed as a new revelation. I relied on the teacher’s reputation rather than doing my own serious study. My mistake! I urge you to not take my word for these positions I am writing but to let The Holy Spirit guide you into all Truth. This is why I include several passages for you to consider.
It is recorded by The Holy Spirit in Daniel chapter 2:
44 And in the days of these kings the God of Heaven will set up a Kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the Kingdom shall not be left to other people; It shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.
45 Inasmuch as you saw that the Stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold-the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.”
This Kingdom has yet to come, but will. This is a certainty!
And in Daniel chapter 7:
9 “I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His Garment was white as snow, And the Hair of His head was like pure wool. His Throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire;
10 A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court was seated, And the books were opened.
11 “I watched then because of the sound of the pompous words which the horn was speaking; I watched till the beast was slain, and its body destroyed and given to the burning flame.
12 As for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.
13 “I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him.
14 Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed.
What is the function of a true court? It is to execute justice based on Absolute Truth. There are books in Heaven recording men’s actions here on earth. Only those whose sins were blotted out by the Blood of The Lamb will be found innocent. Everyone else will be judged with Holy Fire. Jesus IS The Way, the ONLY Way!
And in Daniel chapter 12:
1 “At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of Your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time Your people shall be delivered, Every one who is found written in the book.
2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt.
3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever.
Let us be wise and be prepared for His Coming. Let us establish priorities that align with what truly matters and not allow ourselves to be focused on the wood, hay, or stubble associated with the temporary. Let us be seen as living sacrifices doing His Will, not our own.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Zechariah 14:
1 Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, And your spoil will be divided in your midst. 2 For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem; The city shall be taken, The houses rifled, And the women ravished. Half of the city shall go into captivity, But the remnant of the people shall not be cut off from the city.
3 Then the LORD will go forth And fight against those nations, As He fights in the day of battle.
5 Then you shall flee through My mountain valley, For the mountain valley shall reach to Azal. Yes, you shall flee As you fled from the earthquake In the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Thus the LORD my God will come, And all the saints with You.
6 It shall come to pass in that day That there will be no light; The lights will diminish.
7 It shall be one day Which is known to the LORD– Neither day nor night. But at evening time it shall happen That it will be light.
8 And in that day it shall be That Living waters shall flow from Jerusalem, Half of them toward the eastern sea And half of them toward the western sea; In both summer and winter it shall occur.
9 And the LORD shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be- “The LORD is one,” And His name one.
There is absolutely no question of the final result.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth as It is in Heaven!
We are simply agreeing with the prophecies originating from Heaven so don’t be discouraged with what you see here on earth. The adversary and his minions will be defeated and dealt with in the end. Let us focus our energies to walk as living sacrifices as Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, Holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect Will of God.