I’m still pondering if the unsaved will see us fly upward ... Revelation 1:7 “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.” I would think they got to be looking up and alerted because the space aliens (demons) will make their appearance soon afterwards to lie about what happened to us. The Lord still shows His mercy many times during the tribulation period - between the 2 witnesses, 144,000 ministry and then the 4 angels will be preaching the Everlasting Gospel - waiting for the lost to repent. In Revelation 6 the left behind even get a glimpse of heaven as they see Jesus sitting on the Throne ... you would think they would get on their hands and knees repenting and asking for forgiveness ... but no, many remain stubborn and rather have the rocks fall on them. Revelation 6:14-17 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Again, at the second coming, they will see Him! The Rapture is personal and intimate, as He is gathering His bride! I don't think those being left behind will hear the call or trumpet either! Ergo the surprize! TR Not claiming divine knowledge, I still expect a Dec Rapture! The Lord knows our hearts and is mindful of our frames! Praying our hearts are simpatico with His! I don't believe God will test all of us unto death, but we must be willing if need be! I believe Lord, help though my unbelief! TR Indeed the test unto death will be for tribulation saints! Not the Bride! TR Winter solstice, Star of Bethlehem! Christmas rapture, a heavenly Christmas! TR
