"Forever, with the Lord, we will be!" That's the word order in the Greek text, an order that draws attention to the permanence and proximity of our future. Before there was bold face font or highlighting, the Greek language put things first for emphasis. What is for keeps, forever, is our being together in the presence of Christ Jesus. God's family gathered, a family union never to separate. This is what we press toward, this is what will matter most.
Other stuff that seems important now won't matter so much then, maybe it doesn't need to matter so much now? With the most important appointment in forever rushing up on us faster than time itself, what am I caught up in, what am I caught up with. I want to filter everything through one measure--what difference will this make when I hear the trumpet sound, and His voice calls, "Let's go!"
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So true! (re: July 2 post)
With the sticker shock at each gas fill and groceries more each week, and (oh no!) Starbucks announces 600 stores closing, I do sincerely appreciate the reminder to get (& keep) our eyes focused on Him! I liked the observation you made on Sunday, Pastor Bob, about how interesting (!)that we received the Stimulus checks to spend, spend, spend; continually being reminder of our consumer spending status......
Thank you for the well prepared study from Thessalonians; looking forward to chapter 5!
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