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