No Rapture...Yet

However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn't realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. Matthew 24:36-41

There have been a lot of predictions lately that at this Feast of Trumpets the rapture of the church will occur. But it didn’t happen…yet…during this Feast of Trumpets—The Jewish New Year. When will it happen? No one knows for sure—only the Father. Jesus told us in this passage recorded in Matthew that when He returns life will be just part of a daily routine for everyone—like it was for people in Noah’s time. Look around now…people are just living their daily lives…shopping, going to work and school, cooking, cleaning, watching ball games, movies, and playing video games.

It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. 1 Corinthians 15:52

Do you believe in the rapture? Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior and your Lord? Are you prepared for His return?

Prayer ~ Lord, People can never predict when hard times might come. Like fish in a net or birds in a trap, people are caught by sudden tragedy. Ecclesiastes 9:12. Give me wisdom to be prepared for the day of Your return, Lord.

Daily Bible Reading: Zechariah 10-14

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

During this Jewish New Year have you served up some apples and honey and wished your family and friends a sweet New Year? Be sure to enjoy that custom sometime today.

This is a great time to enjoy the last harvest of your garden or some good produce from local farmer’s markets and fruit stands. My husband has been fixing fresh smoothies or juices two or three times a day with produce we love and his new Vita Mix personal cup. It makes just enough for two medium sized servings—or one biggie. He’s experimented with lots of different fruits and vegetables—and clearly his basic recipe always includes celery. That is not something we grow…but he loves it. You can use any…and I mean—any—fresh or frozen fruits or veggies of your choice. Veggies and fruits that we like include: celery, spinach, tomatoes, carrots (cooked or raw), bell peppers (red, yellow or green in small amounts), apples, pears, melons, limes, oranges, nectarines, peaches, most berries (fresh or frozen), pineapple, bananas, and even seedless grapes. You might like to try adding mint, other herbs, kiwi, yogurt or peanut butter. Experiment and enjoy a healthy fresh food drink.

Jerry’s Fresh Food Juice

3 ribs of celery, chopped into inch-sized pieces

One whole ripe peach, chunk into bite sized pieces – discard pit

½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries or blackberries

1 to 1½ cups water, add ice if you want a frozen drink

Combine ingredients and blend in a Vita Mix or other blender until liquefied. Enjoy.

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All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

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