I am coming back for a Bride without spot or blemish.
⏤ THE LORD
Rapture of the church | The Gathering
The 'Rapture' or the 'Evacuation of the Church' - an entirely separate event from the Second Coming of Christ - is a certain Event that will take place in the Last Days according to God's prophetic Timeline. The word 'Rapture' is not found in Sacred Writings but other idioms are used instead to describe this Event. It is biblical. The Book of Jude - the 2nd last Book in the Bible - talks about it. The Apostle Paul also mentioned it in his Epistle to the Thessalonians. He used the Greek word 'harpazo' - which literally means 'to seize', 'caught up' or 'carry away by force'. He prophesied:
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first; Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
This concept of the 'Rapture' or 'The Gathering' is foretold by the LORD in Matthew 24:31, "And He will send His angels with a great sound of trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."
Rev 3:10 also points to this Event. Further evidence also can be found in several Sacred Writings, dating back to the time of Enoch, the 7th generation from Adam. He was given knowledge by GOD of the end from the very beginning. In fact, he himself was the first to be 'raptured' because he is seen as righteous by GOD.
In 1st Enoch, Chapter 49- the first of five books written by Enoch - he described his experience using a different idiom, prophesying the this Event in the Last Days. Further evidence can also be found in Book of Daniel, Chapter 12 and the Dead Sea Scrolls that were discovered in Qumran between 1946-1956:
1Th 4:16-17 | NKJV
In those days, a change will take place. It will cause others to witness this so that they may repent and seize the works of their hands.
- excerpt from the Dead Sea Scrolls
Do not be confused - the Rapture of the Church and the Second Coming of Jesus [His physical Coming] are two separate events. They are unrelated. In fact, it is a mystery - an event which only the Eternal Father alone knows when it will happen. Not even Jesus knows when this supernatural event is going to take place. However, we are now in its season.
The 'Evacuation of the Church' is a judgment. The LORD made it clear that not all Christians will be taken. GOD has requirements - only the Brides who make themselves ready will be taken. The Bible says that during this time, two persons working in the field, one will be taken while the other will be left behind. Note that the Brides of Christ come from the 'Body of Christ' but not all of the Body of Christ are the Brides of Christ. There is a difference. These are the ones who make themselves ready, who are spiritually prepared to meet the LORD.
The truth is, judgment is already here and it is not just the non-believers who will be judged but all men, including us - Christians - for judgment begins at the house of GOD. By the choices we make this day we will have to choose between our allegiance to the LORD or to the enemy and the world with all its compromises. Let him who is unjust, be unjust still; let he who is righteous, be righteous still.
Consider this: If the Rapture is 'round the corner, then according to the Bible, it is also true that the persecution of the Church is also 'round the corner, as well as the emergence of the Antichrist.
Persecution and the End-Times Church
Heaven has been sending numerous wake-up calls through God's true prophets, watchmen and His chosen people asking us to get our house in order; to watch and pray as that Day draws near. The Bible tells us it will happen suddenly - in a twinkling of an eye. There will not be any last minute preparation. The LORD will be swift and He will not delay.
You might ask: When would this be? What would be the signs?
No man knows the day and the hour, except the Father in Heaven. Not even the LORD. What we do know is we are now in its season. Paul the Apostle gave us clues in 2Th 2:3-4, that this Day will not come until the Great Apostasy of the Church take place first, and the Antichrist is revealed publicly.
In 2014, GOD gave a Christian man a dream concerning the coming tribulation and the rapture. He recorded the entire encounter and the story is related here on the following channel.
He asked the Holy Spirit specifically when this rapture event would take place. The answer he received would surprise you. Here is an excerpt of that response:
Remember, it is only by faith you will escape these things coming upon the earth. If you don't believe I am coming for you to take you out before the coming wrath is poured out upon the earth, I have no obligation to do so.
For more, please watch the following video:
The End times deception is great
In a message to Sister Elizabeth M. on 8 Feb 2021, the LORD warns, "The enemy is in plain sight now. No more hiding. His wicked ways are exposed but he cares not, for this is his time to wreak havoc upon the world. His control will be ruthless, as he extinguishes all that is against him. He is the ruler of the world for a short time ... then his demise comes, and he is thrown into the lake of fire.
My children must hold on to hope that I will 'help' them through this time. I will be their substance. I will be their provision, if they only have faith in ME to accomplish this. I will provide many miracles during this time, which will strengthen their resolve, and will bring many into the Kingdom.
The battle is raging now, and many will have to 'pick' which side to be on. There will be many that call themselves by My Name, but will betray ME. Their roots were shallow and they will not want to stand on the ROCK OF TRUTH. It is very sorrowful to see many fall to the way of the BEAST, instead of ME. They will be deceived into thinking that they are still with ME, when in fact, they have fallen into the enemy's camp.
The deceptions are great, and it is easy to fall into its trap. All things need to be discerned by the SPIRIT in order to know if they are from ME or not."
On this note, Christians must prepare themselves now, deepening and strengthening their fellowship with the LORD - to be faithful even unto death. There will be Christians who will be martyred in those days. Bro. Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj explains that martyrdom is a noble calling and the highest honor given by GOD.
" One can volunteer to die for the faith but ultimately, it is GOD who chooses. There is a special place in Heaven just for the martyrs, separated from all the other redeemed saints. Their robes are different; when you look at their robes, you know that these are the martyrs for CHRIST."
The parable of the wise virgins in Matt. 25:1-13 reminds us of the need to be always prepared and vigilant for His return. Out of the ten virgins, only five are prepared. That's only 50% of the Brides. The other half is simply not ready. In a wedding, it is not just the Groom that needs to prepare himself for the Big Day, but the bride as well. She needs to make sure she is in good shape, her wedding gown pristine, everything about her looks immaculate etc. Likewise, the Brides of Christ.
This generation is the one that has received the prophecies and nevertheless has not soften its heart. This is why only the Holy Remnant will be the one to ascend with a humble heart and a mind open to the Divine Word. You will be accompanied by your Heavenly Guardians to be protected by them.
The Blessed Mother | Sept 2012
Keep the main thing, the main thing
Granted this knowledge, one might ask: Going forward, what should be our focus ?
Yes, we are called to be 'watchmen on the wall', warning people of this imminent Event. Ezekiel 33:3-4 warns us of the grave consequences if a watchman fails to fulfill his part. But this alone should not be our main focus.
Diana Larkin (from A Watchman's Journal) explains, "There has been a huge over-emphasis on JESUS’ soon return. Yes, we are to look forward to it, long for it but it should not to be our main focus of what we do with our lives. There has been a false narrative spreading within the church. It does not matter whether JESUS returns tomorrow or 5 years from now… our assignment remains the same.
We are to be the LIGHT of the world; we are the salt of the earth. We are called to be His hands and feet in this world. We are called to bring the Kingdom because we are His sons and daughters. We are called to occupy until He comes. We are to be battling victoriously, not hiding in a hole somewhere. It’s fine we do what the Holy Spirit tells us to do, but our focus cannot be just on His soon return."
The Spirit of God seeks those who resemble CHRIST
One question we need to ask ourselves is: Are we the Light of Christ?
One way to find out is to examine ourselves to what JESUS preached on the Sermon of the Mount- namely, the Beatitudes.
Do we possess these Kingdom of God qualities and the steadfastness of Jesus? Are we just and righteous in our dealings with others?
Are we bold in sharing the Good News with those seeking the Truth? The Holy Spirit is the Helper, not the doer. So, we do need to play our part in the salvation of souls. Are we living for God or are we living for ourselves and conform to the ways of this world?
The main thing to takeaway here is this - be prepared. NOW. The rapture event can happen anytime, any day. Just like in the days of Noah, life seems normal before the flood came. People were going about their day right to the point when Noah entered the ark. Then suddenly, the flood came and destroyed all except Noah and his family.
Therefore, pray ardently and offer up your heartfelt prayers; let your life be a living sacrifice for the living GOD. Be ready on a daily basis. Align your life to the holy, righteous standards of GOD - blameless and obedient to whatever GOD tells you to do.
Being obedient means you do not pick and choose what you like to do. At times, this may also involve doing things you don't like to do but you still do it out of obedience to the Father.
According to Bro. Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj who visits Heaven regularly, "our sacrifices in life are building blocks for our heavenly mansion. They are not made of any earthly materials but of exquisite stones and materials found only in Heaven." Our sacrifices can be anything from giving up our time for someone in need, to extending financial help and reaching out to the poor.
It is also important to monitor our spiritual health daily. As we would monitor our physical body, checking on our blood sugar level and high blood, in the same way, we too must take care of our spiritual health. The question we need to ask is, if JESUS were to return for His Brides today, am I ready to meet Him?
As such, we have created a separate page - a checklist - to see where we stand spiritually. Is there sin or area of stronghold not confessed or repent of? Ask Holy Spirit to expose any hidden sin that is still inside of you. You can visit the checklist here.
The conditions for Rapture and the left behind
Only Christians who are counted worthy are allowed to stand before the LORD when He returns. The others will be left behind as they are just not ready. Let us not be preoccupied with the timing of the Rapture – whether it’s pre-Tribulation, mid-Tribulation or post-Tribulation. What really matters here is, are we spiritually prepared? Even if the Rapture were to come, if we are not ready or qualify, we will not be taken up, and will have to go through the fire of persecution. What then do we need to qualify?
Characteristics of the Brides*:
Jesus explains to a chosen soul, " Is she war-like? Not at all. She is a lover, not a warrior. The only war she makes is on her own sins."
You might ask: Aren't we supposed to be fighter and warrior of our Faith?
In a private revelation, the LORD clarifies to Sister Clare, "My Love, this is the character of the soul. Were that soul that is a fighter were to become a lover, he or she would be raptured as well. But some souls are very, very strong in the warrior instinct and they too, have a part to play and a place in My kingdom. In the end, they will understand the way of love. My angels understand the ways of love, but they out of necessity have risen up to defend My honor and My kingdom, and when this is all over - and I do mean ALL over - they shall cease to fight, for there will no longer be anything to defend. But that time is a long way off.
There is a level I want My Bride at... a level of detachment, a level of abandonment, a level of purity that she hasn't recognised she needs. You do not have to be perfect, but the will and intention to be perfect with at least some fruit really does need to be in place. Consistent effort, consistent amendment, and remember I am 'doing the doing' in the soul- it is merely her effort and cooperation I am calling for. Far too many are sliding around and compromising. Compromise must be done away with. I need pure, devoted intention and the fruit that produces. This is costly , but by paying the cost I see that she is sincere and I will reward that."
We need to move more and more away from the world.
My children, I do not judge you on your performance but your motive, the purity of your heart, the love you put into each action. That is what shall be weighted in the balance when you arrive here.
- The LORD to a chosen soul | Apr 2015
The burning question in your mind: But why, oh My Lord why was I left behind?
My Child, you were never meant to be excluded from the Rapture. It was my merciful provision for all My Children, indeed my Church, My Body, My Bride; you were to be part of the Evacuation, that took place, to keep you from having to live in and witness the most horrible time of suffering upon the earth, that has ever been or ever will be.
You begin well. However in time, you began to become more and more intrenched in the world, though still a Christian in name and affiliation. You began to draw more and more away, often to many distractions in past times, the time we used to share became less and less.
You knew that you were beginning to compromise more and more with the world over your Faith and so stopped speaking to Me. That combined with your new relationships and your liberal ways of thinking caused you to begin looking at other souls around you and judging them.
You began to look down on them and the things that they held dear, even as far as holding in scorn and contempt the Joy they expressed at the nearness of My Coming.
And by the time I arrived, all you could do was stand in fear and shame for the very thing, which you have destined to believe; have just happened right in front of you, because you did not believe and you did not watch and pray; and I came as a thief in the night and you were not prepared.
I could not take you.
- excerpt taken from "Love Letters from Jesus Christ", page 15 onwards
- The LORD to a chosen soul
Love, Holiness, Rapture | Are you ready ?
For many are called, but few are chosen; and even fewer responded.
As for the left behind, what should they do now?
Getting your house in order :
The Lord says, "Stay close. Stay ever so close to Me now. Pray for the grace to have Me always in your heart and mind, My Name ever on your tongue; you must hold tightly to the hem of My Garment and never for a second let Me go again. Develop the habit of thanking Me always and everywhere. Have me ever before your Mind's eye. This you must pray for also and I will give it.
You must resist the temptation to simply dive back out into the world and get very busy to take advantage now of the so many so-called 'new and exciting opportunities and careers, due to the mass vacancies in every aspect of industry, business and all around money ventures.
No, even in your pain and bewilderment draw back from these things; pull back away from your unstable world and seek Me with all your heart 10 times the more. Strongly come up to Me in true repentance and a sincere change of heart and I will help you; I will calm your fears and welcome you back with open arms.
You are not lost; in the coming days you will see more and more, just how much I still truly love you. If a mother forsakes a child, I will not abandon you. I am forever here to save you - you are still my child, so very very precious and cherished by Me. You are still My Treasure and I am with you, even now. "
AFTER THE RAPTURE... WHAT IS PLANNED & HOW TO EVADE CAPTURE | Loveletters from JESUS
You are not guaranteed life tomorrow. Yet Heaven and Hell lie directly before you. Choose this day who you will serve, and if it is Me, you have only to ask for the strength to break from your sinful past, and I will enfold you in My arms with great compassion and forgiveness.
- The LORD
Footnotes
A SPOT is something that you allow to defile you, something you watch you shouldn't have watched, something you said you shouldn't have said.
A BLEMISH is an indication of inner contamination of the spirit. It comes up because something isn't right inside. It could be an attitude that contaminates everything you do, like selfishness, fear, retaliation.
A WRINKLE is formed by a long-standing habit of sinful or disordered behaviour. Having to work on Sunday because you are in debt over your head, is the symptom of a wrinkle.
- excerpt from 'Love letters from Jesus'
Bride* - there is a difference between the Brides of Christ and the Body of Christ. The Brides of Christ is a part of the Body of Christ but the Body of Christ is not the Brides of Christ. For a man, the 'Bride of Christ' means 'help mate' of JESUS.
The Brides are those who make themselves ready, who are spiritually prepared to meet the LORD when he returns.