Considering 2024 - Is The World Ripe For Rapture?

[Goodboy]

Let me just go on record and say I do believe that the Rapture will happen this year.

Not because of what anyone else says, but between the signs which we are told to look for which are all around us and just a feeling that I have. Now of course what I believe could be wrong, so I am not trying to convince anyone else to believe it. However if someone does already believe it like some other Christians I know, I just want them to know I believe it also.

I don't believe it as a fact though. So everyone please take what I have said with a grain of salt. Case in point, I just renewed my car registration yesterday for two years. Why not just one? Because as I have stated while I believe the Rapture will happen this year, I am not positive that it will.

Come Lord Jesus come!!!

Ever since I posted the above I have had nothing but conformation by the events that have happened since then that the Rapture will happen this year. Not saying that proves that the Rapture will happen this year, just saying that everything is pointing in that direction. To me it is very clear that a major change is coming which I believe is the Tribulation. If not the Tribulation, I still clearly don't want to be in this world for what will happen in 2025!

Just saying what I believe for those who believe the same. No need for me to convince anyone else.

Come Lord Jesus come!!!

 

[Andy C]

Ever since I posted the above I have had nothing but conformation by the events that have happened since then that the Rapture will happen this year. Not saying that proves that the Rapture will happen this year, just saying that everything is pointing in that direction. To me it is very clear that a major change is coming which I believe is the Tribulation. If not the Tribulation, I still clearly don't want to be in this world for what will happen in 2025!

Just saying what I believe for those who believe the same. No need for me to convince anyone else.

Come Lord Jesus come!!!

I truly hope it is this year. Today would be great!

Like all of us, I still have to plan in case we are not called Home as fast as I would like. Any extra time given to us by our Almighty Father, is more time for unsaved loved ones to finally see the Light.

 

[bigMoose]

We all have studied Scripture, so we see the signs, we recognize the signs, we know from Scripture the ensuing direction. We know it is near, but the time is up to Dad. Till then we labor on to share His Word and His Ways, as is our calling.

 

[Margery]

The signs that precede the tribulation are occurring, with Israel as the center of it all. The more heated it gets there, the closer we could be to going Home. However, if it slowly simmers there, we might be here much longer than any of us desire.

Hope we depart today, but I plan for the future we might be forced to endure here a little longer, or even a lot longer.

I hope for today and plan like I have a lifetime to finish in His service.

Any seeming delays as Peter said are His mercy towards the unsaved. He is not willing that any should perish.

But at some point in time that He alone knows - He will send Jesus to get us and those left behind will face a rough future.

 

[Andy C]

I hope for today and plan like I have a lifetime to finish in His service.

Any seeming delays as Peter said are His mercy towards the unsaved. He is not willing that any should perish.

But at some point in time that He alone knows - He will send Jesus to get us and those left behind will face a rough future.

For many years, I was caught up in listening to the well known prophecy pastors many on this forum also listen too. The majority of them IMO, have click bait headlines, and seem to thrive on saying “this is it”. It doesn't take long to search their video history and find out they have been saying this for many, many years. Granted, there are definitely signs pointing towards the nearness of trib, but God can calm down the Middle East, put a halt to what we think are signs, because it’s not His time YET.

I seldom listen to any of them anymore, I simply rely on what His Word tells us, and try not to get caught up in all the hype.

None of us can possibly know when, or have “inside information” on how close we really are.

In the mean time, my go bag is always packed. Yes, I know I wouldn't be able to take it with me, but the Marine in me feels better when Im packed and ready to fly.

 

[Margery]

For many years, I was caught up in listening to the well known prophecy pastors many on this forum also listen too. The majority of them IMO, have click bait headlines, and seem to thrive on saying “this is it”. It doesn't take long to search their video history and find out they have been saying this for many, many years. Granted, there are definitely signs pointing towards the nearness of trib, but God can calm down the Middle East, put a halt to what we think are signs, because it’s not His time YET.

I seldom listen to any of them anymore, I simply rely on what His Word tells us, and try not to get caught up in all the hype.

None of us can possibly know when, or have “inside information” on how close we really are.

In the mean time, my go bag is always packed. Yes, I know I wouldn't be able to take it with me, but the Marine in me feels better when Im packed and ready to fly.

Oh that Go bag! ALWAYS makes me feel better especially in summer when the fires get going around here. It's a great tranquilizer! It's handy in winter too or it used to be when G and I would make a fast trip down south to Vancouver to visit fil and family, sometimes on short notice or he'd pick up a deal on a cruise. I'm hoping to get up to the granddaughters for an overnight stay here soon. And I want to go see my sister in law in Vancouver in the early spring before the weather heats up.

I agree - that "this is it" or "now the end begins" seem pretty over the top even if they are otherwise good. It's good to bat ideas around, just not get too tightly invested in any theory no matter how convincing it looks. Every failed date in the past was pretty convincing for a time, till it proved wrong.

Meanwhile getting the gospel out takes top priority.

 

[Tall Timbers]

My Rapture "Go Bag" contains a Bible, my feather pillow, and... I'll have to think about what else I want to put in it just in case Jesus lets me grab the bag on the way up.

 

[Andy C]

My Rapture "Go Bag" contains a Bible, my feather pillow, and... I'll have to think about what else I want to put in it just in case Jesus lets me grab the bag on the way up.

Really, no freeze dried burgers just in case there is no beef in heaven?

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Ever since I posted the above I have had nothing but conformation by the events that have happened since then that the Rapture will happen this year. Not saying that proves that the Rapture will happen this year, just saying that everything is pointing in that direction. To me it is very clear that a major change is coming which I believe is the Tribulation. If not the Tribulation, I still clearly don't want to be in this world for what will happen in 2025!

Just saying what I believe for those who believe the same. No need for me to convince anyone else.

Come Lord Jesus come!!!

A CHANGE GON COME .............. A CHANNNNGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE GON COME

 

[Amethyst]

If not the Tribulation, I still clearly don't want to be in this world for what will happen in 2025!

Some here may disagree with me and that's ok, lol.
But I don't see a lot of bad coming next year politically speaking, if that makes you feel any better.
The only way the election goes to the Dems is if there is too much fraud.
Even crazy Cali celebs are coming out of the woodwork to support Trump. They'd normally be too scared of ruining their job prospects but being open about it shows even they are not caring at this point.

So, outside of shenanigans, I believe votes for Trump will be too overwhelming.
Not to say that Trump's team will be like it was in '16.
Repubs have officially become party of Big Tent now. All manner of crazies are joining the Trump bandwagon for one reason or another.

But on a personal level, life can be beyond difficult and sad and lonely. And who know what tragedies await some of us next year if we are here.
And in that respect, I feel you. I'm just ready to dwell with Jesus without any fears and regrets forever.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Some here may disagree with me and that's ok, lol.
But I don't see a lot of bad coming next year politically speaking, if that makes you feel any better.
The only way the election goes to the Dems is if there is too much fraud.
Even crazy Cali celebs are coming out of the woodwork to support Trump. They'd normally be too scared of ruining their job prospects but being open about it shows even they are not caring at this point.

So, outside of shenanigans, I believe votes for Trump will be too overwhelming.
Not to say that Trump's team will be like it was in '16.
Repubs have officially become party of Big Tent now. All manner of crazies are joining the Trump bandwagon for one reason or another.

But on a personal level, life can be beyond difficult and sad and lonely. And who know what tragedies await some of us next year if we are here.
And in that respect, I feel you. I'm just ready to dwell with Jesus without any fears and regrets forever.

Yeah Kamala doing a great job of self sabotaging herself on her interview, i'm hoping that she takes up the offer to go on Joe Rogan because he will go in a lot harder than the guy on fox

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

As of the date-time of this post, there are 68 days until Christmas Day. And then 6 more days remain in 2024, so as of right now, 74 more days in 2024.

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God can do a LOT in 74 days He created the Heavens and the Earth and everything in it in only six days. Imagine what He can do in 74 days!


Dear God, please, please, please HURRY UP!!!
In Jesus' Name,






[hysterical Princess throwing major, world-class, tantrum emoji]
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[Andy C]

As of the date-time of this post, there are 68 days until Christmas Day. And then 6 more days remain in 2024, so as of right now, 74 more days in 2024.

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God can do a LOT in 74 days He created the Heavens and the Earth and everything in it in only six days. Imagine what He can do in 74 days!


Dear God, please, please, please HURRY UP!!!
In Jesus' Name,






[hysterical Princess throwing major, world-class, tantrum emoji]
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Amen sister. I dont think the pot is quite yet to the boiling point, but He can certainly make it boil over as fast as He wants.

 

[Almost Heaven]

The world has been ripe for rapture since 1948. Me thinks we may be starting to rot a little! LOL.
Let's not forget the rapture is a sign less event...

 

[Andy C]

Let's not forget the rapture is a sign less event...

Great point that many dont understand.

 

[Goodboy]

Is the Rapture indeed a sign less event?

The answer is yes only if we interpret what is meant by that properly. This statement is only saying that there is no event preventing the Rapture from occurring. However, the Rapture has to occur before the Tribulation. So since there are in fact signs of the Tribulation, we can use those signs to see that the Rapture is about to happen first.

Why should we ignore these Bible verses?
1 Thessalonians 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
1 Thessalonians 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

The Bible says we are not in darkness and will not be surprised by the thief and should watch. What are we watching for? Signs of the Tribulation.

Never before have the signs been so clear as they currently are now. Not just one or two signs, but all kind of signs. If you have not noticed the signs, then you are either asleep or not watching.

Come Lord Jesus come!

 

[lismore]

Hello! I agree the rapture is very close. I know that the Lord has spoken to me several times in the past clearly, about things that were later confirmed. Sometimes though about the approximate timing of the rapture I'm not sure if it's the Lord speaking or my desire for it to be soon speaking. It might make an interesting discussion for another thread, how can we be sure it's the Lord speaking

 

[Goodboy]

Hello! I agree the rapture is very close. I know that the Lord has spoken to me several times in the past clearly, about things that were later confirmed. Sometimes though about the approximate timing of the rapture I'm not sure if it's the Lord speaking or my desire for it to be soon speaking. It might make an interesting discussion for another thread, how can we be sure it's the Lord speaking

Lismore, you make a very good point with your question of how can we be sure that the Lord is speaking to us. Let me say that unless we are a Prophet, I don't believe we can ever be absolutely sure. This is why we should always understand that there is a possibility that we could be wrong. For example, while I do believe that Rapture will happen this year, I would never tell anyone to sell all they have and give to the poor as they will not need it after the year is over.

That said, we should not be afraid to say what it is we believe. We feel free to tell others almost everything else we believe understanding that we could possibly be wrong, even our interpretation of the Bible. If we truly believe that Rapture is this year, why can't we say that? That said, there should be some basis as to why we believe what we do that we can state.

First and I believe the most important factor is what we believe should not contradict the Bible. So does saying the Rapture is the year contradict the Bible? Nope! People like to say that the Bible says no one knows when the Rapture will happen. That is not correct. The Bible says no one knows the day or hour. So knowing the year is not a contradiction.

Second, does the Bible say we can know the season when the Rapture will happen? Yes, it tells us to look for the signs and also tells us just what the signs are. I believe we are seeing all the signs now that point to the Rapture. Well I should point out that until we were in the season, no one could have predicted when that season would be as the Bible tells us to watch for that season.

Third our belief should agree with our spirit and there should be some type of confirmation out of our control that confirms this.

Here is something I wrote that kind of makes that point.

Thread 'God’s Leading'

Oct 20, 2024

God’s Leading

Sometimes there are really important decisions you need to make where you need God’s leading. I don’t have a Bible reference to use for this, but this is what I believe God has shown me and has worked for me in the past.

There are three things I need to happen before I will say that “God spoke to me” or more correctly stated “God led me” as he has never spoken to me audibly.

1. I should have some sense of what God wants me to do, which for lack of a better word or description I will call “a feeling”.

2. I should receive at least one (though I usually...

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Now with all I have stated, I am just stating what it is that I believe. Everyone should just believe what they observe and what they feel the Holy Spirit is telling them. In other words, don't tell others that the Rapture will happen this year because Goodboy said so. If you don't believe it yourself, then don't pass it on just because I believe it.

God Bless!
Goodboy

 

[Goodboy]

I thought this message from Jimmy Evans was very interesting.

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[Andy C]

I really wish the bible provided a way/verse, that emphatically stated how to know the exact date of the rapture. If it did, my wife surely would not of subjected herself to two months of harsh medical treatments, and maybe even 12 months to fully recover, all in order to not have anymore symptoms of MS. There are so many other things I could post we would not do, or have already done, if we knew beyond a doubt. However, it’s not for us to know when, but we are told to be able to tell when we are in that final season, and I believe we are near the end. So my brothers and sisters, until we are called Home, there is always more we can do in our Christian walk with Him, that may hopefully add to the number who will be raptured!