Rapture Timing: “Prepare to stay until the day of My wrath”

When I asked the Lord to clarify the general timing of the Rapture, He told me:

Prepare to stay until the day of My wrath.”

Not what I was hoping to hear. And at the time, I wasn’t sure what His statement meant. 

The Lord had already clarified to me that the Great Tribulation was Satan’s wrath (Revelation 12: 12-17) – not God’s wrath (Revelation 16). And that God’s wrath will be poured out AFTER the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24: 21-31).

Was the Lord saying that the Rapture would take place on the day that His wrath begins (the 1st Bowl described in Revelation 16: 2)?

I don’t think so, because that day can be calculated (God’s wrath begins immediately after the 1260 days of Great Tribulation ends). 

Was the Lord saying that the Rapture would take place just before the Day of the Lord (the 7th Bowl described in Revelation 16: 17-21)?

Possibly, because that day cannot be calculated. The battle of Armageddon takes place at the 7th Bowl but we don’t know how many days the first 6 Bowls will require.

Or, was the Lord saying something more? 


Spiritually Prepare

I believe that the Lord was saying that we are to spiritually prepare as if we might need to endure everything that the Holy Bible says will happen before the end of this age.

That way, we will not be among those who “fall away” from their faith in Him when we are faced with unexpected hardships (2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5).

The Lord might call us home sooner… or He might gather us just before the Day of the Lord (the battle of Armageddon). Either way, we are to trust Him completely – no matter what. 

Like the 5 wise virgins who brought extra oil, we are to be prepared for the possibility that the Bridegroom might not arrive as soon as we think He will (Matthew 25: 1-13).

We are to prepare as if His return might be delayed until the last possible moment (the battle of Armageddon) – so that our faith can be unshakeable no matter what happens. 

We do not need to fear the future if we truly trust the Lord.

  • He is in control (Revelation 19: 6).
  • He has a plan for each of us (Jeremiah 29: 11).
  • He is faithful (1 Corinthians 10: 13).
  • He will be with us no matter what (Matthew 28: 20).
  • He will make good things come from whatever hardship we face (Romans 8: 28).
  • And we are building up treasures in heaven (not on this earth) (Mathew 6: 20).

Regardless of whether or not you believe that you will be here during the final 7 years or during the Great Tribulation (the 2nd half of the final 7 years), PLEASE spiritually prepare for the possibility that you might be here.

May your faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be unshakable no matter what the future may hold. God bless you!

But, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2: 9)

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28: 19-20)

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