Hello, John and Doves,"Be awake, alert, and circumspect, always on the lookout for any trap or snare; pray at each and every precisely correct and pointedly effectual time. By doing these you will be accounted as being worthy to attain safety through flight from each and every one of these events that are about to come upon the world stage, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man."Two things, being a faithful watchman and/or point man, plus praying fervently and effectually, are required to be counted worthy of the Rapture of the Bride.The event at the end of the Great Tribulation is the gathering into the Valley of Decision. There is no rapture of delight there, just a sideways translation from all over the earth--a "beaming," if you will.Either you are ready before the Rapture happens, or you must be left behind.How not to be left behind:1. Sleep sparingly. Be prepared beforehand for the eventuality of any attack.Acquire battle training before you need it.2. Pray in a timely and effective manner for yourself, your life mate, family, friends, etc.3. "10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."If you wants to do the works of God [Eph 2:10], this is a good place to start your studies:~Blessings,Mike C.