with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel
and with the trumpet call of God,
and the dead in Christ will rise first.
After that, we who are still alive and are left
will be caught up together with them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in the air.
And so we will be with the Lord forever.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (NIV)
Lord, we long for the day that we will see You face to face, for a time when pain, sadness, and sin will be no more. What a joy to know that we will spend forever singing "Holy, holy, holy" in Your presence. Thank You for the hope we have in You and Your promises. Oh, how we love You and await Your coming!
This is love for God: to obey His commands. And His commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 5:3-5 (NIV)
Do you need a word of encouragement today? Well, get your groove on! In Mandisa's new release, Overcomer, you will be reminded that you are not alone, that the Great I Am is holding you right now!! You will be challenged to "stay in the fight," clinging to His promises, fixing Your eyes on Him.
Our hope is in Christ! He leads us in victory! So hang on to your hope and press on!!
"The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)