Are You Ready For Jesus’ Return?
July 13, 2025Are You Ready For Jesus’ Return?
7.13.2025
Intro
I woke up around 5:00 am on Saturday morning, and as I lay there awake, I asked the Lord what He wanted me to meditate on before I got up.
His answer:
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 (NKJV)
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Shout:
(Dake Study Bible Notes) Shout–Command
Greek: keleuma (G2752), a cry of incitement; an order; command in war; the call of preparation for action. Only here. Not the same word where shout is mentioned the only other time in the New Testament (Acts 12:22). Here it is the shout of command for the dead to arise, as in the case of Lazarus (Jn. 11:43). This will be followed by the shout of the archangel (used only here and Jude 1:9), and the trump of God, whose great and terrible blasts–like those on Sinai–grew louder and louder until the heavens and the earth shook (Ex. 20:18-19 Heb. 12:18-21,26).
Caught up:
(Dake Study Bible Notes)
Greek: harpazo (G726), to carry off; grasp hastily; snatch up; to seize and overpower; to plunder (note, Jn. 10:28). From this we get our word rapture, meaning the act of transporting, as harpazo is used in Mt. 13:19; Acts 8:39; 2Cor. 12:2,4; 1Th. 4:17; Rev. 12:5.
Caught up:
(Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible Notes)
The term “rapture” is derived from rapturo, the Latin translation of the Greek term. The Greek term means “to snatch or take away suddenly.” Paul referred to this event as a mystery (some truth previously hidden but now known) in 1 Cor 15:51-52 and said it will happen in the twinkling of an eye. “We who are still alive” implies that Paul thought the rapture could occur at any moment, even during his lifetime. The “archangel” or chief angel is probably a reference to Michael (Daniel 10:13; Jude 9).
This of course is the rapture of the church.
I was praying in this auditorium on Tuesday, and the Lord kept speaking to me the word acceleration.
It is as though things concerning Jesus’ return are speeding up.
Are you ready for the rapture of the church?
Are you ready to be snatched away by the Holy Spirit?
We could easily be in the season of Jesus’ return.
6 reasons we may be near Jesus’ return.
1. A treaty of some kind will signal the beginning of a seven-year period typically called The Tribulation.
Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate.
The ruler will make a treaty with the people for a period of one set of seven, but after half this time, he will put an end to the sacrifices and offerings. And as a climax to all his terrible deeds, he will set up a sacrilegious object that causes desecration, until the fate decreed for this defiler is finally poured out on him.
This could be a treaty, or some kind of agreement that creates a peace between Israel and her enemies.
This treaty will signal the beginning of the last seven years of time that God showed Daniel 2500 years ago of God dealing with Israel.
It is called “the time of Jacob’s trouble.”
It is called “Daniel’s seventieth week.”
It is called “The Tribulation,” even though this term is NOT found in the Bible.
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. 4 But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.
At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued. 2 Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace. 3 Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. 4 But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase.
2. A Two-State solution is in the process of being brokered by the nations of the Middle East.
This would create a nation for Patestinians within Israel in Gaza.
For behold, in those days and at that time, when I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will also gather all nations, and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there on account of My people, My heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations; they have also divided up My land.
President Trump just met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Natanyahu this past week and it is suggested that they are talking about how to broker a peace agreement with the Middle Eastern nations.
I think that Trump being president is by the Hand of the Lord.
July 13 last year, his life was spared.
He is being used by God to set the world up for scripture to be fulfilled.
Once a peace agreement comes, there are seven years of hardship for Israel and the world.
3. The World is preparing for a digital currency, which will usher in a more specific control of finances here in the USA and worldwide for those who participate.
Artificial Intelligence will be used in a great way to steer world economics, world politics, and world oversight.
Digital currency will at some point replace the physical dollar, and physical money may at some point be phased out.
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.
He required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. 17 And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name. 18 Wisdom is needed here. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. His number is 666.
4. The Jewish temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt, and animal sacrifices will be reinstituted by the Hasidic Jews.
They are not messianic Jews, believing that Jesus is their messiah. They want the sacrifices to be brought back so that they can worship God their Old Testament way.
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 2 “Here is another legal requirement commanded by the LORD: Tell the people of Israel to bring you a red heifer, a perfect animal that has no defects and has never been yoked to a plow. 3 Give it to Eleazar the priest, and it will be taken outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence. 4 Eleazar will take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tabernacle. 5 As Eleazar watches, the heifer must be burned—its hide, meat, blood, and dung. 6 Eleazar the priest must then take a stick of cedar, a hyssop branch, and some scarlet yarn and throw them into the fire where the heifer is burning. 7 “Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe himself in water. Afterward he may return to the camp, though he will remain ceremonially unclean until evening. 8 The man who burns the animal must also wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and he, too, will remain unclean until evening. 9 Then someone who is ceremonially clean will gather up the ashes of the heifer and deposit them in a purified place outside the camp. They will be kept there for the community of Israel to use in the water for the purification ceremony. This ceremony is performed for the removal of sin. 10 The man who gathers up the ashes of the heifer must also wash his clothes, and he will remain ceremonially unclean until evening. This is a permanent law for the people of Israel and any foreigners who live among them.
Red Heifer
https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/red-heifers-in-the-bible/
The concept of the red heifer is addressed in the Bible in the Book of Numbers, Chapter 19. This chapter describes a detailed ritual involving a red heifer, which was to be used in the purification rites of the ancient Israelites, particularly to cleanse those who had come into contact with a corpse.
According to the text, the red heifer should be completely red, without any spot of another color, and it must never have been yoked or used for labor. The heifer is to be taken outside the camp and slaughtered in the presence of the priest. Then, the priest takes some of its blood and sprinkles it toward the front of the Tent of Meeting seven times. The entire heifer—its hide, flesh, blood, and dung—is then burned in his presence.
A key part of the ritual involves the ashes of the heifer. The priest takes cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet wool and throws them into the fire as the heifer burns. The resulting ashes are collected and used to make a water solution for purification. This “water of cleansing” is used to sprinkle on persons or things that need to be purified, such as those who have touched a dead body, a bone, or a grave.
The red heifer ritual is significant in Jewish religious law and tradition as it is the only means provided in the Torah for purification from contact with death, which is considered a source of major ritual impurity. The rarity and specific requirements of the red heifer make it a unique aspect of biblical law, and the search for a qualified red heifer has implications in contemporary discussions about Jewish ritual purity and the potential rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.
The temple must be rebuilt since the antiChrist will break his agreement with Israel and desecrate it three and one half years into the seven-year agreement.
Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand),
The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke about—the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing in the Holy Place.” (Reader, pay attention!)
5. Jesus said that when He returns it will be as it was in the days of Noah.
When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. 38 In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. 39 People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. 40 Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. 42 So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. 43 Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. 44 You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Also, in Noah’s day, the Giants were born from relations women had with fallen angels. Their DNA corrupted the human race, and only Noah and his family were pure humans made by God without the tainted DNA.
Behind the scenes today, there is a race between nations to modify human DNA to create longevity and to help rid us of disease via DNA being altered and added to from animals with certain characteristics.
God will not allow this to happen again!
This is all part of an anti-God, anti-Christ scheme to rid the earth of God’s creation as we know it.
Population control, currency control, life control by a global hierarchy are on the way!
Satan wants to rule this world with his one-world, anti-Christ governmental scheme.
Jesus is returning and will defeat him and those working with him!
Revelation 18 – Babylon the Great will fall!
6. God’s main agenda right now is the evangelization of the whole world!
And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. 8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.
Along with all of this, the Holy Spirit will be poured out one more time to produce the greatest harvest of people being won to Jesus the world has ever seen.
It will be accompanied by signs, wonders, and miracles!
Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. 29 In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike. 30 And I will cause wonders in the heavens and on the earth— blood and fire and columns of smoke. 31 The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and terrible day of the LORD arrives. 32 But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved, for some on Mount Zion in Jerusalem will escape, just as the LORD has said. These will be among the survivors whom the LORD has called.
God spoke to me on October 6, 2019 during our Sunday night prayer meeting at the time, and told me thst there would be an event that would shake the nation, and after this event Joel 2 would be fulfilled!
We are on the edge of this right now!
Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. 2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD will arise over you,vand His glory will be seen upon you. 3 The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.
Now is the time to give your all to Jesus if you are planning to do so.
Don’t wait.
Time is short!
Action Points:
1. Are you preparing for the changes that are coming by dedicating yourself completely to the Lord?
2. Are you spending time with the Lord first thing in your day, by reading the Word and by praying?
3. Are you actively praying for the salvation of those in your life that are not born again?
4. Are you actively looking for God to use you every day to share Jesus with people in your life?
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