Precious Revelation

August 21

We like to be part of the ‘in crowd.’ We like to think that within our circle of friends and family we enjoy a privileged status. We simply want to belong to something so fully that we know we’re totally esteemed within that circle.

We may aspire to greater influence, but if we don’t have at least a comfortable assurance of possessing a respected spot among our closest acquaintances, we can’t hope for much else.

So when someone like the Apostle Paul takes a place beside us and whispers in our ear, we know we’re being extended an amazing privilege! He does just that in I Corinthians 15:51, 52 where he says, “Listen, I will tell you a mystery…” Can’t you just feel his arm around your shoulder and feel his breath as he whispers in your ear the secret to which you are about to become privy! Doesn’t your heart quicken a beat at the thought!

“…We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed. In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the sound of the trumpet, the dead in Christ will be raised imperishable and we who are alive will be changed.” What a glorious thought! What an amazing revelation! The dead in Christ will arise first, but right on their heels will be believers who are privileged to be alive at His return. We will meet Him in the air! What a precious revelation!