Ready to fly.....

I agree. You always say these things

so beautifully as do others on this

forum!  I may owe you an apology

in regard to a question you posed

knowing that only God would

know the answer. I took advantage

and meant it only to humor you.

I, too, have had that same question

in my mind at least a trillion times

excuse the hyperbole. Just trying

to express my deep longing as is

yours and others here! In case

you don't recall the question, it

was asking if anyone knew when

the rapture would take place.

My simple and facetious answer

was of course, when the trumpet

sounds. It's nice to have some

humor along this arduous journey!

This website is such a blessing---

everyone on it and all the very

encouraging posts! God bless you

all! I look forward to meeting you all

soon! YSIC :heart:

Well said TR, well said! There are many things in this life that happen, some good, some not so good — but through all of it, it is the combined longing of the RITAN family to depart and be with Jesus, which is far better …. Phi 1:22-24 “If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.”

Oh to see the Savior face to face in all His glory - that is the heart’s cry and desire — this world has nothing for me — :prayer-hands:

He hears our prayers and the cry of our hearts and is heartbroken He has'nt already come!

But as He is submitted to the Fathers will, we must also submit!  For the day of the Rapture is already an appointed time!

And when all has been accomplished and righteousness fulfilled then shall the trumpet sound!

The enduring patience of the saints is treasured of God!  Certainly all of our rewards will speak sublimely to our dying to self while accepting His sovereignty in our lives!

Obedience is better than sacrifice, alms, and eloquent prayers!  For in our letting go and letting God is the truest measure of dedication, recognized by God!

TR

Thank you, TR, for another passionate and articulate expression of our shared longing.

I certainly understand the yearning for God to set things right again. I'm with you there, TR.

The world offers only death and destruction! This is not destined for the Son’s of God! For we are destined to live in complete harmony with our glorious heavenly Father!

Not true, actually. The world was created very good and has been cursed because of us and our sin. It won't always be that way, though.

We will live on this earth and rule and reign with Jesus, once He evicts the squatters. While we will be going to heaven, that will be only temporary and a for only a tiny fraction of time when compared to all of eternity.

God is going to effectively merge heaven and earth together, I suppose, so I guess you could literally say that we will have the best of both worlds.

In other words, I suppose we will be temporarily be put up in His luxury hotel while our Land Lord does extensive renovations. Then He will literally bring His luxury hotel to this earth where we will live forever and ever. :yahoo:

Psalm 37:16-40

New King James Version

16 A little that a righteous man has

Is better than the riches of many wicked.

17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,

But the Lord upholds the righteous.

18 The Lord knows the days of the upright,

And their inheritance shall be forever.

19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time,

And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

20 But the wicked shall perish;

And the enemies of the Lord,

Like the splendor of the meadows, shall vanish.

Into smoke they shall vanish away.

21 The wicked borrows and does not repay,

But the righteous shows mercy and gives.

22 For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth,

But those cursed by Him shall be [a]cut off.

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,

And He delights in his way.

24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;

For the Lord upholds him with His hand.

25 I have been young, and now am old;

Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,

Nor his descendants begging bread.

26 He is ever merciful, and lends;

And his descendants are blessed.

27 Depart from evil, and do good;

And dwell forevermore.

28 For the Lord loves justice,

And does not forsake His saints;

They are preserved forever,

But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.

29 The righteous shall inherit the land,

And dwell in it forever.

30 The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom,

And his tongue talks of justice.

31 The law of his God is in his heart;

None of his steps shall slide.

32 The wicked watches the righteous,

And seeks to slay him.

33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand,

Nor condemn him when he is judged.

34 Wait on the Lord,

And keep His way,

And He shall exalt you to inherit the land;

When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

35 I have seen the wicked in great power,

And spreading himself like a native green tree.

36 Yet he passed away, and behold, he was no more;

Indeed I sought him, but he could not be found.

37 Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright;

For the future of that man is peace.

38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together;

The future of the wicked shall be cut off.

39 But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;

He is their strength in the time of trouble.

40 And the Lord shall help them and deliver them;

He shall deliver them from the wicked,

And save them,

Because they trust in Him.

I believe our Lord is emphasizing something here. He will save us from the time of trouble and deliver us from our enemies. Then we shall inherit and dwell on the earth forever.

Keep trusting and praising God, TR. You are a good example for us all with your enthusiasm and devotion. :thankyou

March thru May hold much promise for our departure!  Though I wish it would happen tonight, Apr 11th the last day to fulfill the Fig Tree generation timeline still looms the largest in my eyes!

Again if still here after that, many days will fill the remainder of the year and beyond!

I like that the math is simple and not fuzzy!  That it occupies Springtime!

And again, well within the realm of understanding for even non prophetic scholars!

Indeed well within a timeline of tolerability of life given the fast pace advance of the NWO!

Beyond that, I can venture no more guesses with any reliable hope of accuracy!

TR

Aren’t you glad you don’t have to guess TR — we wait patiently for the Father to call us home! We know in our heart and soul that He will, all in His perfect timing. Yes, we are the ultimate impatience children, but rest assured the Father knows best! We watch for the imminent call to fly away! A date really is insignificant when you look at the scope of eternity and what is planned for God’s beloved.  I John 3:2 “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.” :prayer-hands:

The wickedness of men, the brokenness of man, the depravities of the human soul and Spirit wear against all that is good, lovely and pleasing!

Yes, well said, T.R. . .

Especially in this era of high tech, so MUCH info  thrown at us  . . it is a wonder we stay sane . . . I couldn't go a minute without Jesus and His Truth and His promise we know for sure includes His everlasting keeping  ~ ~  til we're snatched ~~

oh, YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS  ~ ~

The world offers only death and destruction!  This is not destined for the Son’s of God! For we are destined to live in complete harmony with our glorious heavenly Father!

So ready to fly ~~ 

Due to God's word, we already know the end of all matters!  In the end, only our future really matters!

Again, I can easily leave all the details to the Lord!

I can only simply bear my soul before men and God! And glory when others also reveal their hearts before me!

And even with those that simply lurk in the shadows, I feel your hearts as well!

Sharing but one passion but to be in His embrace, and to live in peace and righteousness eternally!

TR