We who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. — 1 Thessalonians 4:17

 The funeral home director made the statement as I left the chapel following a memorial ceremony for a Christian friend, "You know, there's a big difference between the funerals of those who are Christians and those who are unsaved." 

This man had attended several funerals and had been struck by the glaring contrast between the conduct of sincere believers and non-believers. 

In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul writes, "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.... Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air" (vv. 14–17). He had noticed that Christians find comfort in Paul's words. 

Of course, when a death temporarily cuts us off from our loved ones, we grieve. But the reality of God's Word: Christians who die walk into the presence of the Lord Jesus Himself, and they will accompany Him when He returns to this world, tremendously eases the sadness and softly softens the heartache.

We who are waiting for the second coming of our Lord can gain consolation and courage in thinking about that joyful reunion. That is what really distinguishes things!

The anticipated return of the Son is the shining beacon of hope in the gathering darkness. The loving ones who have passed away and I will reunite soon, possibly today;

Oh, what a wonder to meet them there.

in the air, at that most beautiful union.  

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