Elisa (19 May 2005)
"Re:Wondering what it will be like."


Dear Linda,
 I do feel the same wondering what it will be like.  What will I do when I see Him...will I be afraid and tremble at His presence?  Will I be ashamed that I didn't do more for Him? (I already feel that).  Will I be overjoyed ?(I'm sure I will)  I know we will be caught up in the twinkling of an eye, so we probably will just be with Him in an instance and not even a moment to look back.  Also, it has been on my mind alot lately, concern for my friends and family that do not accept the Lord and those who are not even caring or watching for His return.
 Then,  I think a bad or selfish thought, or get cranky with the children etc.  I do have to keep myself washed in the Word, and trust in His saving Grace alone...because I cannot save myself.  It is so humbling at times that Our Lord could find us precious enough to come and take us to be with Him, if it was not for Him in me at all, I know I would not be worthy for a moment.  Thank Yeshua that He has died and paid the price for us, all we had to do was receive Him.
I hope He finds me ready with plenty of oil in my lamp, but at times I am not even sure I am ready myself, I hope more than anything that He raptures my children, even if I do have to die during the tribulation (if I miss out on the rapture).  I feel so frustrated with my own sinful nature that I never seem to overcome it and have plenty of the Fruits of the Spirit in my life (is that  the oil?)...and then if I do for a small time...pride rears it's ugly head!
 
"Oh Lord, I want to be in that number...when the saints go marching in."
 
Elisa